Health and Land Use Assistant

Job Description

Health and Land Use Assistant

The town of Carlisle seeks qualified applicants for a full-time Health and Land Use Assistant. This is a 35-hour-per-week, non-exempt, non-union, benefited administrative support position.

The Health and Land Use Assistant provides administrative, technical, clerical, customer service, permitting, records, and operational support to the Board of Health, Health Agent, Building Commissioner, and permitting departments. The position serves as a primary administrative contact for residents, applicants, contractors, engineers, service providers, and inspectors looking to access the permitting functions of the town’s land use departments.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and relevant administrative, clerical, customer service, records, permitting, municipal, or public service experience are required. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in a busy office environment, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s duties may be accepted.

The employee must be able to attend occasional evening meetings and provide occasional logistical support during emergency or weekend events. The employee must complete required Town training and any assigned introductory incident command or public health orientation within established timeframes.

Compensation and Benefits

This Grade 7 position under the FY2027 Classification Plan has a hiring range of $36.01 to $36.73 per hour at Steps 1–3. The regular schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening meeting attendance as needed. The Town offers benefits including insurance, participation in the town’s retirement plan, and paid time off.

To Apply

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter in the BambooHR portal here: carlislemagov.bamboohr.com/careers/28. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026.