TOWN OF SALISBURY ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK—FULL TIME
THE TOWN OF SALISBURY: Seeking a full-time Assistant Town Clerk. For more information or to send a cover letter and resume, please email: [email protected]. You may also view a full job description below. Applications must be received by July 26, 2024. The Town of Salisbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TOWN OF SALISBURY ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK—FULL TIME
TITLE: Assistant Town Clerk/Assistant Registrar of Vital Statistics
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk’s Office
The Town of Salisbury is accepting applicants for the position of Assistant Town Clerk. Cover letters and resumes can be emailed to: [email protected]., or mailed to Town Clerk, PO Box 548, Salisbury, CT 06068, and must be received in the Town Clerk’s Office no later than July 26, 2024.
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the functions of the Town Clerk’s/Registrar of Vital Statistics office as directed by the Connecticut General Statutes and Town Ordinances under the supervision of the Town Clerk.
- Able to assume duties in the Town Clerk’s absence. Maintain confidential information.
- Able to learn and use the land record indexing software system to record land records.
- Provide assistance to title searchers, attorneys, genealogists and citizens, including walk-in traffic to the office, telephone calls and correspondence.
- Record and index vital records. Issue marriage licenses, burial permits, cremation certificates and certified copies of vital records. Prepare monthly reports to the Department of Public Health.
- Receive and maintain agendas and minutes of the Town’s boards and commissions.
- Receive and process veterans discharge papers, liquor permits, notary filings, records disposal authorizations.
- Issue dog licenses and sporting licenses.
- Assist with voter registration and issuance of absentee ballots.
- Become a Notary Public.
- Administer oaths.
- Provide assistance to other offices as needed.
- REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and able to multi-task.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Knowledge in the use of the internet, spreadsheet, word processing, email and office software.
- Ability to work, interact and communicate effectively with staff, public, superiors and the general public in person, via telephone and email.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Exposure to computer screens on a daily basis.
- Ability to work under stress to meet deadlines.
- Ability to file, etc. in cabinets and shelving from 1’ to 7’.
- Ability to reach, bend, carry and lift up to 30 lbs.
MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or high school equivalency diploma (GED). Administrative/office experience required.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Town of Salisbury – Highway Department
The Town of Salisbury is seeking a full-time crew member for the Highway Department. Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B (Class A desirable) and a good driving record; Ability to learn and carry out assigned tasks requiring physical labor; Available to work in all weather conditions; Responsible operation of equipment and vehicles on town roads and grounds. Additional mechanical skills preferred. Please send cover letter and resume by August 9th, 2024 to [email protected]. For more information, please call 860-435-5170. The Town of Salisbury is an equal opportunity employer.