Office Administrative Permit Clerk full time

Brighton Town Clerk’s Office

Title: OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT CLERK

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Salary: $40,331 - $44,553

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position is responsible for assisting the Town Clerk in the issuance of licenses, permits and applications including related record keeping. Work is performed in accordance with state law and town ordinances. The employee reports directly to and works under general supervision of the Town Clerk.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Receives and reviews applications for various permits and licenses including hunting, fishing, marriage, accessible hang tags, and dogs;

Approves and issues permits and licenses in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances;

Receives appropriate license or permit fees and issues receipts;

Maintains and balances records of fees received;

Remits fees as appropriate to proper Town or Village department or State offices;

Provides copies of police and accident reports within regulations and guidelines;

Acts as a notary public or witness;

Performs related clerical functions such as filing, typing, answering phones, and record retrieval;

Acts as office manager during the Town Clerk's absence.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Proficient knowledge of office practices and procedures; Proficient knowledge of state and local rules and regulations governing the issuance of licenses under the Town authority; demonstrated readiness to operate standard office equipment such as calculator, adding machine, copier, fax, and computer; demonstrated readiness to keep financial and other records; evidence of the (5) components of communication, including; speaking, listening, reading, writing and non-verbal with a focus on providing excellent customer service to the public; Proficient judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position including ability to stand for long periods of time and lift at least 10 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(A) Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent office clerical experience; OR,

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an associate's degree plus two (2) years of experience as defined in (A) above; OR,

(C) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

If applicant is not already a NYS Notary Public, they will be required to obtain a NYS Notary Public license within one year after hire.

Applicants must be eligible to become a US Department of State passport acceptance agent.

How To Apply

1. Please send an application (and resume’) to:

Town of Brighton Town Clerk’s Office

Attention: Daniel Aman

2300 Elmwood Avenue

Rochester New York, 14618

2. The posting can be found on the Town’s website at https://www.townofbrighton.org/319/Job-Openings

3. The Town will contact prospective applicants to schedule interviews; please do not call the Department directly.

The Town of Brighton’s Commitment and Statement to Equitable Hiring:

The Town of Brighton is committed to the centralization of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our dedication to cultivating a culture of belonging and inclusion is evident in all that we do. We recognize the importance of harnessing diversity and therefore acknowledge the talent, innovation, individual differences and lived realities as unique contributions from our staff. In our quest to advance DEI efforts, the Town of Brighton welcomes job applicants without regard to age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender expression or identity, race, religion, national citizenship or origin, family care status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, prior criminal offense, domestic violence victim status, genetic status, limited English proficiency or any other lawfully protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,331.00 - $44,553.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,331 - $44,553