Deputy Town Clerk Position

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Town of Rosendale Town Clerk is accepting applications from candidates interested in applying for the appointed Deputy Town Clerk position.

The Town Clerk’s Office is frequently considered the center of Town government and the connection between government and the public. Hundreds of people contact the office annually for a variety of reasons. As the center of information, the Town Clerk provides the public with a variety of services.

The Town Clerk’s office assists the public but works closely with each Town department on a daily basis.

Interested applicants visit our town website to learn more about Town of Rosendale, the roles of each department, and especially the role of the Town clerk’s office. www.townofrosendaleny.gov

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform the functions of the Town Clerk’s Office and act in the absence of the Town Clerk.

Extensive public contact requires excellent communication, interpersonal skills, customer service, independent judgement, and professionalism.

Perform a variety of clerical, secretarial and data entry functions, basic accounting, strong organizational skills.

Respecting confidentiality of records, including but not limited to birth, death and marriage records.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow co-workers, municipal officials, and the general public in a helpful, courteous manner.

Competent skills with English grammar and spelling

Computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel, writing form letters, and email are essential.

Ability to multi-task in a work setting with multiple distractions/interruptions and the ability to adapt to changes.

Basic knowledge of principles and practices of accounting.

Ability to work independently.

Experience in cash handling.

Responsible and reliable.

Skilled in telephone etiquette.

Valid NYS Driver’s License Required

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm

SEND RESUME TO: Townclerk@townofrosendaleny.gov or Town of Rosendale, 1915 Lucas Avenue, Cottekill NY 12419