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Village of Cornwall on Hudson
Secretary to the Planning Board
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What they do
A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$47,722 / year median in New York
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson is accepting applications for the position of Secretary to the Planning Board. This is a shared administrative position that also provides support to the Building Department and Department of Public Works. Typical work activities include but are not limited to: Answers phone calls and assists the public and members of the Planning and Zoning Board Compiles individual files consisting of applications, surveys, maps and any other pertinent information necessary for Public Hearings Researches and answers zoning/planning questions Explains procedures and process approval for uses, bulk requirements for lot sizes etc. Issues and records permits and applications Collects fees and/or monies received and is responsible for keeping an accurate record of fees; responsible for giving fees to appropriate department for deposit Prepares meeting agendas, publishes the agenda in the newspaper, and sets up public hearings Takes generalized minutes of public meetings, transcribes minutes, prepares written decisions, files decisions in appropriate departments, contacts applicant in writing regarding decision Contacts Attorney and/or Chairman when needed Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, iWorq or email in performing work activities Operates standard office equipment such as computers, printers, calculators, photocopiers, fax machines or metered mailing machines May work on special projects as required Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications per