Development and Inspection Assistant Clerk

City Of Reading • Reading, PA

1d • $15

About The Position

The assistant clerk ensures the smooth and seamless process of scheduling, compiling appropriate Housing and Health related documents and billing related fees by providing support to the office clerks. Development & Inspection Assistant Clerk has direct contact with both external and internal customers; therefore, the clerk will have excellent communication and customer service skills. Also, the clerk must be able to readily adapt to, accept and implement changing codes and ordinances.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Graduate or GED required; some college coursework or an Associate’s Degree preferred.
• One year prior clerical experience in a professional office setting.
• Ability to type 35 wpm with minimal errors

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the Property Maintenance Division.
• Perform tasks, including but not limited to, document scanning, reviewing applications for processing, reviewing scheduled inspections, processing mail, and Housing and Health related duties.
• Support upper-level supervisors and managers.
• Assist Citizens at counter and answer incoming phone calls.
• Assist with various projects as needed by department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED