<p>Location: Fully on-site in Cohasset</p><p>Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM</p><p>Hiring Method: Based on resume review</p><p><br></p><p>Overview</p><p>A municipality in the South Shore area is seeking a dependable and customer-oriented Administrative Assistant to support its Department of Public Works. This front desk role is essential to ensuring smooth daily operations and providing excellent service to residents and internal departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Greet visitors and manage front desk operations</p><p>Answer incoming calls and transfer to appropriate departments</p><p>Respond to general inquiries from the public</p><p>Assist with permit applications and processing</p><p>Accept and process payments</p><p>Provide administrative support to DPW staff as needed</p>

<p>• Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably in a customer-facing position.</p><p>• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff.</p><p>• Proficiency in handling phone systems and transferring calls.</p><p>• Ability to manage payment processing and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Skilled in data entry and maintaining organized documentation.</p><p>• Dependable and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>• Comfortable working fully on-site, Monday through Friday</p>

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