HIGHWAY OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENT
Department of Public Works (DPW)
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
Town Manager
REPORTS TO
Director of Department Public Works/ Highway Superintendent HOURS:
40 Hours per Week
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
AFFILIATION
AFL-CIO, Council 93, Local 1702
Highway SALARY:
$26.22- $32.
89 POSITION SUMMARY Performs complex administrative, technical, and customer service duties for the Department of Public Infrastructure and in particular the Highway Division; implements, assists, and supports the Department Director and Highway Superintendent with administrative systems and procedures; provides support directly to supervisor when assigned and serves as the liaison between lower and upper level staff in the Department; responsible for the completion of varying duties including financial reports, correspondence, and other operational office procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support and administrative assistance to the Director of DPW and Superintendent of Highway.
- Prepare and manage administrative financial matters of the Department's ongoing projects.
- Manage and record necessary documents for the cemetery division as well as provide customer service to the public seeking cemetery plots and burials.
- Handle customer and residents' issues in a professional manner.
- Manage Chapter 90 funding by preparing project requests and reimbursements to MADOT.
- Assist department with snow related administrative duties.
- May be required from time to time to assist with other DPW divisions including but not limited to water, sewer, parks and recreation, and facilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's Degree or college-level coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Municipal Government, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience, directly supporting highway & public works.
- Experience with MassDOT Chapter 90 funding, project requests, and reimbursements.
- Experience maintaining cemetery records, burial documentation, lot/plot records, or cemetery operations.
TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line "Highway Office Administrator" to: Employment@nortonma.gov Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Pay:
$26.22
89 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person