Inspection Service Clerk Robert Half - 3.9 Somerville, MA Job Details Temporary | Contract $20 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Inspection Service Clerk to support day-to-day administrative operations for an inspection services team in Somerville, Massachusetts. This onsite role is a Long-term Contract position that will begin as a 3-month assignment and may be adjusted based on departmental needs. The person in this position will help residents and visitors at the front desk, keep records organized and digitized, and provide dependable clerical support to ensure smooth public service operations.

Responsibilities:

Welcome visitors during public service hours, respond to routine questions, and direct more complex matters to the appropriate inspector or department staff member. Convert physical records into digital files by scanning and uploading documents into the electronic permitting platform. Coordinate inspection appointments and enter scheduling details accurately into the online system. Process incoming and outgoing mail to support timely communication and document handling. Maintain organized paper and electronic filing systems so records can be retrieved efficiently. Provide general front-office administrative assistance to help the inspection services department operate effectively. Support staff and community members by relaying inquiries to the right internal contacts when needed. Prior experience in an administrative, clerical, or office support position. Comfortable learning new software applications and working within web-based systems. Ability to manage paper filing, document scanning, and electronic recordkeeping with accuracy. Strong communication skills for handling walk-in inquiries and inbound telephone calls professionally. Organized approach to multitasking in a busy onsite public-facing environment. Basic data entry skills with close attention to detail. Availability to work onsite in Somerville, Massachusetts on a part-time schedule Monday through Thursday. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .