Assessing & Code Enforcement Assistant - Temporary

The Code and Assessing office is seeking a temporary, detail-oriented and proactive office assistant to join our team for the summer (starting July 1st, expected to go until October 1st). This position is more than administrative support – it’s a key part of helping residents navigate property records, permits, and other services with accuracy, professionalism, and care. Interested in municipal employment? Here’s your chance to give it a try.

Why Join Us?

• Gain Experience: Further develop your customer service, administrative, and record management skills through daily experience and learn more about town operations.
• Team Work: Every day brings new inquiries, projects, and challenges to solve with your department, the rest of the town office, and your surrounding community.
• Community Impact: Be a part of a team that supports essential town functions and provides valuable services to residents.

• Respond to public inquiries in person, by phone, and online, assisting with tax information, documentation, and general assessing and code department services.
• Manage and Maintain accurate records and data systems, including property information, assessment records, and document storage (both electronic and physical)
• Support Departmental Operations and compliance by processing forms, preparing correspondence, data entry, and assisting with assessing and code enforcement functions such as permit and form completion.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously with the public and coworkers
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to manage records, documents, and data accurately
• Technologically savvy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining effective working relationships while managing multiple tasks in a busy office environment

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least one year in a busy office environment.

•  Submit your resume and application via:

• Email:financeassistant@thomastonmaine.gov   
• Mail: Thomaston Town Office, 13 Valley Street, Thomaston, ME 04861
  
  

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Become an integral part of our wonderful community and contribute to the efficient running of our town. This position will remain open until filled, so apply today and take the next step in your career with the Town of Thomaston!