What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Clerk position at City of Medford, Medford, MA 02155?
BASIC FUNCTION: Performs a variety of clerical work to support the operations of the Treasurer/Collector’s office.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Works under the direction of the Treasurer/Collector.
Responsibilities
Minimum:
SALARY: Union CAF-3 ($1,026.85 - $1,127.11)
ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO
Human Resources Department
City of Medford – Room 204
85 George P. Hassett Drive
Medford, MA 02155
Or send a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov
For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org
The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Works under the direction of the Treasurer/Collector.
Responsibilities
- Customer service and receiving tax and other municipal payments.
- Receive tax and other municipal payments in cash and check.
- Balance drawers and work daily.
- Assist in processing weekly warrants for distribution.
- Communicate via phone, e-mail and in person for taxpayers' tax services and attorney to provide information relating to billing payments received and account balances.
- Able to work with a high level of detail, prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruption
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Ability to work and communicate well with others.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum:
- High school degree or GED.
- Minimum of two years of clerical experience.
- Associate degree or higher education.
- Municipal or banking experience of one to three years.
- Knowledge of clerical experience in an office setting or municipal experience.
- Operating commuter equipment and standard office equipment, including computer, telephone, fax machine, calculator, and copy machine.
- Professional courtesy and customer service are paramount.
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with personnel at all levels of authority.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, written, and orally.
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
- Ability to post payment and balance.
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be able to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach consistently.
- Must lift at least 15 lbs.
- Must be able to see, hear, and speak and we must be able to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
- Must be able to take and give directions effectively.
- Must be able to communicate with others and must be able to delegate.
- Must be able to work in an office setting.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and work in public and state entities.
- Must be able to work with all city departments as needed.
SALARY: Union CAF-3 ($1,026.85 - $1,127.11)
ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO
Human Resources Department
City of Medford – Room 204
85 George P. Hassett Drive
Medford, MA 02155
Or send a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov
For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org
The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $1,026 - $1,127
