What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Clerk position at City of Cambridge MA?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The City Clerk is the official record keeper for the City of Cambridge. Records kept by the Office of the City Clerk include vital statistics (including birth, marriage, domestic partnerships and death) and business and professional certificates.
The Principal Clerk’s duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for answering telephones, responding to daily mail requests, making vital record corrections, and composing and typing short business letters and memos.
- Filing and recording records such as birth, deaths, marriages, contracts, conflict of interest filings, PUD and BZA filings
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent Microsoft Word skills.
- Accurate typing skills of 30 wpm.
- Detail-oriented and able to work as a reliable team player.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and attendance.
- Ability to handle public with courtesy and efficiency.
- Ability to compose simple business letters and memos.
PREFERRED: Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Answer telephones and maintain multiple files. May require minimal lifting of up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office environment with air conditioning and fluorescent lighting. Noise level can be high as the office is active with phone calls and walk in applicants.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Please upload the below documents to complete your application.
- Resume
- Cover letter
