Position is full-time, 35 hour per week, Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to Noon
- $90,000 to $105,000 range in total salary compensation plus applicable city benefits
- To the extent and for the duration the position manages the parking system, an additional stipend of $20,000 to $30,000 may be offered.
The purpose of the City Clerk’s position is to provide administrative and supervisory work in the administration of federal, state and local statutes, the maintenance of official municipal records, the issuing of various licenses and documents, the administration of fair and accurate elections, staffing and supporting City Council meetings and Council Committee meetings, municipal parking operations (potentially on an interim basis), passport operations and all other related work as required.
The City Clerk is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control.
The City Clerk’s position is non-union, reporting to the City Council, and is a salaried position with benefits.
Job Environment:
- Work is performed under typical office conditions; work environment is moderately noisy.
- Employee must be able to perform duties with regular interruptions.
- Work is subject to fluctuations, and administrative deadlines. Employee routinely attends evening meetings.
- Operates computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, voting machines, calculator and all other standard office equipment.
- The employee has frequent contact with the general public, other city/town clerks and state agency contacts. Contact is by phone, in-person, and in writing.
- The employee has access to department confidential information such as restricted vital statistic records, information from executive session meetings.
- Errors could result in delay and confusion, loss of service, monetary loss, have legal ramifications and cause adverse public relations.
For full job description please visit: www.cityofnewburyport.com/jobs
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree plus three to five years in public administration, government relations, records management, progressively responsible role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. CMC Certified Municipal Clerk is preferred. Experience with municipal legal matters and parliamentary procedure preferred. Advanced and proficient computer and tech skills is necessary in this modern age. Experience in management is preferred. Commissioned as Notary Public or willingness to be commissioned upon appointment to the position. All employment offers are conditional upon passing a reference and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check.
Any interested party should send cover letter and resume to City Council President Edward C. Cameron, Jr. via the Director of Human Resources Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant St. – P.O. Box 550, Newburyport, MA 01950 or email to employment@cityofnewburyport.com
Applications should be submitted no later than Dec. 20.
(The city of Newburyport is committed to the full inclusion and consideration of all qualified individuals for its open positions, regardless of their race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under state or federal law. personal experience. It is the city of Newburyport’s goal to embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from underrepresented groups. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact Dennis Morel, ADA Coordinator.)