Role and Responsibilities:

Acts a secretary to the governing body and custodian of municipal records; plans and coordinates office activities in accord with state/local laws, rules, regulations and policies. Prepares and records resolutions, ordnances, vouchers and other municipal forms. Give assignments/instructions to subordinates and supervises their work. Attends meetings of the governing body and maintains a journal of meeting procedures. Serves as chief registrar of voters in the municipality; registers and transfers voters. Swears in election officers; gives instructions to election officers. Directs correspondence and inquiries to various municipal departments for appropriate action. Administer and record oaths of office. Prepares official reports for the purpose of public records.

Qualifications Requirements Education:

High school diploma or High School equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Two Four (4) years of clerical experience involving responsibility for maintaining records of business transactions, Two (2) years of supervisory capacity. Applicants must present proof of completion of the following courses offered through Rutgers, or similar courses offered at

College/ University:

Introduction of the Duties of the Municipal Clerk, Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk, Local Election Administration, Information and Records Management, Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks. Certificates must be renewed every two (2) years.

Preferred Skills Knowledge of:

state/local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that apply to the administration of municipal affairs and procedures used in preparing a municipality for an election.

Pay:

From $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Did you complete one of the courses listed in the posting? Please list the course attended. How many years of experience do you have in clerical responsibility for maintaining records of business transactions?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Supervisor:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person