04/21/2026
We are Hiring:
Full time Assistant district administrator.
Job Type: Full-time, In-person
Pay: $55,000-$65,000 per year
Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan • Vision insurance
Job description: VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.pbfd.net FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION INFORMATION AND FULL JOB DESCRIPTION.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN-PERSON AT THE POQUONNOCK BRIDGE DISTRICT OFFICE BY 3:00PM ON APRIL 26, 2026. ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District Administrator, this position provides primary administrative support to the Fire Marshal’s Office. The position is responsible for the performance of various administrative tasks and secretarial work, requiring a working knowledge of fire district and Town of Groton ordinances, policies, practices and procedures. The role is also responsible for assisting the District Administrator with municipal government operations of the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District and the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Required to be present at his/her office to maintain public safety and operation of the Fire District outside of normal office hours.
· Responsible for answering emails, telephone calls, greeting visitors while ascertaining the nature of business and providing information or referring visitors to the appropriate individual or office.
· Provides administrative support to the investigative and inspection functions of the Fire Marshal’s Office, including the creation and processing of invoices related to inspections and plan review.
· Coordinates activities with town, regional, state and federal agencies and the general public · Provides general and confidential administrative support
· Manages official Fire Marshal’s Office records and communications
· Assists the Fire District Administrator with duties including, but not limited to, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, tax assessment, retirement benefits, audits, administrative and clerical requirements to function as a municipality.
· Attends Poquonnock Bridge Fire District Annual Meeting and trainings deemed necessary to be in interest of the district.
· Attends monthly district meeting in the absence of the District Administrator
· Assist the District Administrator with preparing agendas, legal notices, District Board packets, posting approved minutes and with logistical support to the district Board of Directors.
· Assists with employee benefits program; including retirement, medical, dental, life insurance, open enrollment, and aids employees who may have questions or concerns regarding the benefit program.
· Represents the Fire District to other boards, councils, agencies, community groups and/or the general public; including participating in meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, etc.
· In coordination with the Board of Directors, Fire Chief and legal counsel, assists with union grievances, FOI requests and other legal matters.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time, In-person
