Clerical Assistant

South Norwalk Electric and Water, a water and electric utility owned and operated by the Second Taxing District, Norwalk, Connecticut, is currently accepting applications for the following position: CLERICAL ASSISTANT The Clerical Assistant is directly accountable to the HR/Office Manager at the discretion of the General Manager and is responsible for assisting and supporting the HR/Office Manager with clerical/administrative tasks while additionally providing support to other department heads and staff at the General Manager and/or HR/Office Manager’s discretion. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Must be bondable. Excellent clerical skills, including typing, computer data entry, word processing, office machine operation, and basic mathematical skills. Knowledge of computers and office software, with intermediate to expert knowledge in MS Office 365 Suite. Must be organized and detail-oriented, have good judgement, be proactive and resourceful. Good interpersonal skills. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Knowledge of or ability to learn to operate computer equipment and related new software. Ability to track and maintain various data sets such as uniform expenditures, fleet data, employee phone listing, etc. Ability to answer the telephone in an informed and professional manner. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to handle and collect money with integrity. Ability and mental stamina to follow up on all aspects of the position. Ability and mental stamina to relate and interface well with coworkers, customers, financial institutions, vendors, and attorneys. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Order and maintain company supplies including PPE, First Aid, AED replacement parts, vehicle decals and special orders, such as company uniforms. Work with employees and vendors to set up and maintain appropriate uniform programs. Work with facilities maintenance to order janitorial supplies. Update and review technical training requests and various expense reports on behalf of employees. Transcribe District Commission Meeting recordings and post the agenda and minutes on company website. Maintain official District Commission Meeting books. Place local newspaper ads, such as meeting agendas, hydrant flushing, and request for proposals, and other items as needed. Maintain files both customer and records retention according to the guidelines of the State of Connecticut Library. Organizing destruction of records per the State of Connecticut Library. Maintain various office equipment, i.e., postage meters, copier/scanner in running order or call for service. Perform tasks for the Health & Safety Committee, such as taking meeting minutes and updating and/or maintaining the Learning Management System platform. Periodically assist Customer Service Department, as needed. SNEW offers a competitive salary and great benefits including participation in the CMERS pension program. SNEW is accepting applications for this Union position through June 5, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr