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Assistant City Clerk

City of South Burlington, VT
South Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

Salary : $44,470.40 - $47,216.00 Annually

Location : South Burlington

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400050

Department : City Clerk

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : City Hall / Public Works

Job Summary

Assists in the maintenance of official municipal records, issuance of various licenses and official documents, and administration of election activities and performs other related work as required.

Examples of Duties

  • Issues a large variety of state and city licenses upon request and as necessary.
  • Collects fees paid to the city and works collaboratively with the Tax Department and other city personnel as necessary to ensure appropriate fiscal management.
  • Assist city clerk in administering elections, including distribution of ballots, supplies, and equipment, training, and scheduling of election workers.
  • Ensures appropriate distribution of absentee ballots and requests for early voting. Administers voter registration, compiles, and maintains voter checklist, including appropriate purges of inaccurate information and / or changes and reports to the State as necessary.
  • Composes departmental correspondence, prepares and completes various forms and required reports.
  • Answers questions and responds to inquiries for information from the public, directly and by telephone, providing information and making referrals to other offices and agencies as appropriate; provides information requested by city officials.
  • Supports the coordination of activities between all the staff and other departments within the City and performs other necessary tasks or functions as necessary to accomplish City and Department goals and objectives.
  • May assist with the maintenance and management of the recording, indexing, restoration, and storage of public records including vital statistics, land ownership and transfers, city ordinances, and other official city government records.

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • Certification as a Notary Public will be required within 6 months of hire.
  • High school diploma plus two years of experience in a clerical or administrative position, equivalency considered.
  • Supplemental Information

  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize computer and software related to the performance of essential functions.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Working knowledge of state statutes and city rules and regulations relating to the duties and responsibilities of city clerks.
  • Working knowledge of election and voter registration laws and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of municipal government procedures and operations, including relationships between departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in municipal procedures, operations, relationships, and operations of various city departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and address multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with employees and the public.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
  • The City of South Burlington has one of the best benefits packages in the State of Vermont! We take pride in providing an extensive variety of plans to meet our employee's needs. Many of our Premiums are either entirely paid by the City, have a City match or are partially paid by the City. Take a look at the variety of plans we have available

  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave plans
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement - Vermont Municipal Employee System (VMERS)
  • 457 b Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • City provided Life Insurance and Accidential Death insurance plans
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) - with a City Contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Please note, that eligibility and plans may vary depending upon union bargaining agreements / contracts.
  • The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • No, I do not agree
  • How many years of professional customer service experience do you have?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
  • 2 years but less than 3 years experience
  • 3 or more years of experience
  • This position requires certification as a Notary Public or the ability to obtain certification within six months. Please select your Notary Public status :

  • I am certified as a Notary Public
  • I am not certified as a Notary Public, but am able to obtain certification within six months.
  • I am not certified as a Notary Public, and I am not able to obtain certification within six months.
  • Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree
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