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Senior Clerk Assessors Office
Requisition Code: SRCLKDC
Classification: Non-Exempt – Hourly
Pay Range: Level 9 Step 1-11 $17.94– $27.05 per hour
Reports to: Finance Director
Date: February 25, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Senior Clerk will perform a variety of duties according to departmental procedures. This part-time position will provide general clerical assistance in the Assessing office.
Responsibilities
The Senior Clerk is responsible for:
•Provide clerical support in the Assessing office.
•Provide assistance with completing forms.
•Answer telephone calls.
•Responding to residents’ inquiries.
•Assist Assessor & Assistant Assessor as directed.
•Update property ownership on a continual basis.
•Keep track of water and sewer betterment amounts; provide payoff amounts when requested.
•Manage annual Forest, Agricultural and Recreational Chapter Land applications.
•Update property records and tax maps.
•Create excise and real estate certificates.
•Assist in the preparation of all necessary state forms to meet statutory deadlines.
•Adjust state auto excise tax bills.
•Type reports and other correspondence.
•Perform other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment:
Work is performed in typical office conditions. Operates computers, typewriters, calculators, and other office equipment. Work responsibilities are variable with periods of extreme activity occurring several times a year. Work is often fast-paced and has high pressure. The position requires frequent communication with other Town departments, attorneys, and the public. Communication is by means of telephone, in-person discussion, e-mail and in writing. Errors could result in delay and confusion and have significant legal and/or financial repercussions.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in typical office conditions. Work responsibilities are variable with periods of extreme activity occurring several times a year.
Independent Action
Establish your own work plan and priorities using procedures approved by the Finance Director and Assistant Assessor. Problems lacking clear precedent are reviewed with supervisors before taking action.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Part time non-benefit eligible position.
Travel
None
Required Education and Experience
•High school diploma or equivalent with emphasis on business course training.
•One year of real estate related experience.
•Six months of office experience.
•Manual skills combined with finger dexterity are required to operate computers.
•Basic knowledge of the use of computer equipment.
•Knowledge of Microsoft Windows is preferred.
•Basic understanding of Massachusetts General Laws governing land use, tax assessment and/or appraisal methodologies is helpful.
•Proven customer support experience.
•Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters.
Work Authorization
Provide appropriate documentation to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
AAP/EEO Statement
The Town is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. The Town will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally protected class status, including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation as defined by law, national origin, member of uniformed military services, physical or mental disability, age as defined by law, or genetic information.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $18 - $27
