This is a paid part-time position, and priority will be given to applicants who are residents of the South Salem Fire District.

General Statement of Duties: The secretary will perform all the clerical work of the District and will be responsible for all the records of the fire district, and thus will function as the Records Access Officer. The secretary will also do related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: Under general supervision employees in this class perform a wide range of clerical functions calling for the use of independent judgment. All new hires will be expected to complete New York State Fire District Secretary training.

Examples of Work: (Illustrative Only)
Attends all meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Keeps complete and accurate records of all proceedings.
Prepares agenda and minutes of the meetings.
Receives all communications and presents them at the regular meetings.
Answers all communications under the direction of the chairman.
Sends and posts notices of regular and special meetings.
Copies various lists and other data.
Arranges and oversees annual elections.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Knowledge of modern business procedures, accuracy, tact, ability to get along well with others, honesty and physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

Desirable Experience and Training: High school diploma or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and some business or clerical experience or any satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

Interested parties must include a cover letter and resume which should be sent to:

South Salem Fire District
PO Box 51 South Salem, NY
10590

Application deadline: June 30, 2024