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Development and Inspection Assistant Clerk


Company : City of Reading


Location : Reading, PA


Created : 2026-03-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Development & Inspections Assistant Job Vacancy #: JV 2026-6 The Position Of: Development & Inspections Assistant Department/Division Of: CD/Property Maintenance FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Schedule: Part-Time Salary: $15/HR Position Summary: The assistant clerk ensures the smooth and seamless process of scheduling, compiling appropriate Housing and Health related documents and billing related fees by providing support to the office clerks. Development & Inspection Assistant Clerk has direct contact with both external and internal customers; therefore, the clerk will have excellent communication and customer service skills. Also, the clerk must be able to readily adapt to, accept and implement changing codes and ordinances. Typical duties include but may not be limited to: Provide clerical support to the Property Maintenance Division. Perform tasks, including but not limited to, document scanning, reviewing applications for processing, reviewing scheduled inspections, processing mail, and Housing and Health related duties. Support upper-level supervisors and managers. Assist Citizens at counter and answer incoming phone calls. Assist with various projects as needed by department. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of High School Graduate or GED required; some college coursework or an Associate's Degree preferred. Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred. One year prior clerical experience in a professional office setting. Ability to type 35 wpm with minimal errors