Job Posting

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Head Clerk

Job Title: Head Clerk (2900-26, J#6425, 3744)

Department: Wastewater Treatment Plant

Reports To: WWTP Director; and other designated personnel

Union: MVEA UNIT II

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary: $27.0975 (min) to $29.1595 (max) per hour; 40 hrs/week

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of clerical duties requiring a high degree of decision making and complete knowledge of the function of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Interprets policies, rules and regulations of the department.

Receives requests, instructions or information. Investigates records, files and other information sources to obtain necessary information.

Complies lists of data or information. Classifies information according to office procedures. Transfers or posts information to records.

Writes, types, or enters information into computer to prepare correspondence, bills, statements, receipts, checks, or other documents, copying information from one record to another.

Sends, routes, and relays forms, materials and information; maintains files; retrieves information or data from files; files information; processes forms; checks forms for accuracy and completeness; types forms, memos, letters and other material.

Proofreads records or forms. Counts, weighs, or measures material. Sorts and files records.

Addresses envelopes or packages; Stuffs envelopes by hand or with envelope stuffing machine;

Answers telephone, places telephone calls; conveys messages, and runs errands.

Gives information to the public in person and over the phone; Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have at least three years of full-time or equivalent part-time office experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports or correspondence, etc. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions tactfully from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen, and CORI post offer.

Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal:

https://cityoflowellma.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.

The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability.

EOE/AA/504 Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.09 - $29.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lowell, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person