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Department Assistant
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Town of Chatham
Chatham, MA (In Person)
$56,456 Salary, Full-Time
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Come join Team Chatham! The Town of Chatham seeks a highly skilled administrative professional to provide administrative support to the Department of Community Development and customer service to the public on behalf of the Department. Under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development, the Department Assistant is responsible for performing a full range of duties and tasks of administrative and clerical nature in support of the Department of Community Development and its divisions. The position is one of the primary customer service interfaces with the public and is responsible for tracking the status of open building permits, organizing permit documents and assisting with public records requests. This position is also called upon to assist with supporting regulatory boards and commissions. Position functions include a significant computer component including the use of customized permitting software and spreadsheets. This benefits and pension eligible position is 40 hours per week and may be called upon to attend meetings late afternoons/evenings. Starting annual wage of $55,515.20 - $57,761.60 paid at a biweekly rate of $2,135.20 - $2,221.60. The position is covered under the Chatham Municipal Employees Association. Is this job the perfect fit for you? Find out by viewing the full job description at chatham-ma.gov for more information regarding prerequisite experience and qualifications required to be the top candidate for the position. Cover letters strongly encouraged. Position will remain open until filled. Deadline for first review is July 15, 2026.