What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Clerk position at City of Cambridge, MA?
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must provide the following materials when submitting their job application:
Resume
Cover Letter
ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve - one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.
