Town Clerk

The Town’s Human Resources Department, on behalf of the Town Clerk’s Department is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the full-time (40 hours), Monday – Thursday, position of Town Clerk to work under the administrative supervision of the Town Administrator and in accordance with applicable provisions of federal, state and local regulatory laws, rules and regulations. The Town Clerk performs administrative and supervisory work in connection with the maintenance of official municipal records, the issuing of various licenses and official documents, the management of the Town census and the direction of election activities. Salary (based on 52 weeks a year and 40 hours a week) and a very generous benefits package are in accordance with current Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is an overtime exempt position that will require some nights and weekends during elections and Town Meetings.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma; Bachelor Degree in business or public administration or liberal arts; previous experience as a Town Clerk or an assistant Town Clerk required; three to five years’ required experience in an office setting to acquire familiarity with standard office procedures and records management or any combination of education and experience.

Requirements: Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License. Must have the ability to become bonded and commissioned as a Notary Public. Must have a thorough working knowledge of state, local and federal statutes and regulations applicable to the duties and responsibilities of the Town Clerk’s Office. General knowledge of office procedures. Must have the ability to: supervise support staff in an effective and harmonious manner; establish and maintain working relationships with Town officials and departments and state agencies; apply legal interpretations and precedents to current problems; establish and maintain complex record keeping systems; and develop and manage a budget. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with the general public. Subject to CORI/SORI check, pre-employment physical and drug test.

AA/EEO/ADA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,985.17 - $105,476.75 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience do you have as a Town Clerk or Assistant Town Clerk?
• Do you have the ability to become bonded?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Office management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person