What are the responsibilities and job description for the Town Clerk position at Town of Millbury?
Job Overview
The purpose of this position is to perform 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. Performs all other related work as required. Duties include but are not limited to:
Serves as Custodian of all Town Records; serves as Chief Election Officer for the Town with full responsibility for all election activities; serves as Registrar of Vital Statistics, records births, marriages and deaths; serves as custodian of town records and issues certified copies of same; submits reports to state and other authorities as required. Assists the public in conducting genealogical research, using such records.
Records Town Meeting votes and sends accepted bylaws to the Attorney General's office for approval. Prepares calendar for annual and special town meetings. Prepares voter list for checking voters into town meetings, keeps records of attendance. Notifies the Secretary of State of the acceptance by the Town of Chapters and Sections of General Laws and of any Special Acts.
Records and files applications, maps and decisions of the Planning Board. Records and maintains files on preliminary and definitive subdivision plans; receives and records decisions of Zoning Board of Appeals and all appeals to such decisions.
Administers the Annual Town Census; responsible for the updating, printing, and mailing of the census; prepares annual street list; Receives and files meeting notices of all town boards and committees; issues a variety of State and Town Licenses, Permits and Certificates.
Serves as Keeper of the Official Seal of the Town; administers oaths as necessary to all elected officials, appointed members of boards and committees, and police and fire department personnel.
Prepares and oversees the budget for the Town Clerk’s office.
Skills
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree; minimum of 4-6 years previous experience as a town clerk.
Special Requirements:
Ability to become bonded
Commissioned as a Notary Public
Microsoft 365; Excel, Teams
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Working knowledge of state, local and federal statutes and regulations applicable to the duties and responsibilities of a Town Clerk’s Office. Working knowledge of town operations. Knowledge of office equipment and the operation of computer software applications.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000