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The town of Falmouth welcomes applications for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Fire Rescue Department. This is a stable, full-time, year-round, benefited position that plays an important role in supporting the Fire Rescue Department’s mission of providing exceptional fire suppression and prevention, rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), and emergency preparedness services to the community.
The Administrative Assistant to the Fire Rescue Department is based at Fire Rescue Headquarters and works 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on either an 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule with a one-hour unpaid lunch break or an 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. schedule with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
The Falmouth Fire Rescue department is a full-service fire suppression and prevention, rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), and emergency management agency comprised of approximately 100 personnel and serving one of the Cape’s largest and busiest communities. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrative professional seeking meaningful public service work in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, office administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, preferably in municipal government, public safety, emergency services, finance, or a similarly complex organization; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Anticipated Starting Hourly Rate: Step 1 ($34.77/hour) – Step 3 ($37.17/hour) of the 10-Step Wage Schedule, commensurate with qualifications and experience, with eligibility for annual advancement.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, July 27 by 4:30 p.m. The position will remain open until filled; however, candidates who apply by this date and time will be given preference over later applications.
About the Town of Falmouth as an Employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The town offers competitive compensation, and benefit-eligible positions offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and other valuable benefits, and include participation in the town’s pension plan. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.