Rowland Town Clerk/Zoning Officer

CLASS TITLE:

Town Clerk /Zoning Officer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the Mayor-Council form of government, the employee is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Town Council. The employee performs responsible professional work; serves as the Town Clerk; serves as the Town Zoning Officer; serves as the Budget Officer for the Town; supervises the Town's administrative office; performs related work as required. Work is performed under the general direction of the Town Council and is evaluated through periodic conferences, observation of results achieved, and review of records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Advises Town Board, department heads and others on matters pertaining to finance, costs and budget administration;

Handles sensitive citizen complaints and problems with discussion and referral to Town Board as necessary;

Disbursing and maintaining grant funds, prepares reports as required by state and federal agencies;

Serves as Town Clerk and performs all duties as required by law;

Attends Board meetings and takes minutes;

Follows-up on Board actions;

Serves as custodian for all contracts and official Town documents and records;

Determines that all state and federal laws are complied with in administering grant funds;

Responsible for and prepares required monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports pertaining to the Town's financial program;

Serves as Town’s Zoning officer;

Trains staff in proper methods, procedures and duties in an effort to segregate duties so that no one person performs all duties associated with any operation of the Town office and so that others can perform necessary tasks in the absence of any employee;

Assumes duties of staff in their absence;

Performs various routine day to day operations in the operation of the Town's administrative office;

Performs other duties as required.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES

Thorough knowledge of general laws, ordinances and administrative policies governing

municipal financial practices and procedures.

Thorough knowledge of the Town's financial program, policies, records and related practices.

Skill in the operation of assigned office equipment.

Ability to formulate and install standard accounting methods, procedures, forms and

records;

Ability to supervise and evaluate work performed by subordinates.

Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of subordinate employees in the specialized fields of accounting and other financial management activities.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other department heads and governmental officials.

Ability to perform fiscal planning and to advise the Town Board on the formulation of fiscal policy.

Ability to communicate well and to maintain good relationships with the general public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, talking and hearing.

Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.

An associate degree program in business management, political science, or related field.

Prefer a bachelor’s degree in business management, political science, or related field.

Considerable office management experience including financial, administrative, and supervisory experience.

Previous municipal government experience preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Candidates must have the ability to relate well to the community and have the ability to partner with an engaged council to carry out the strategic priorities of the community. The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree program in business management, political science, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous municipal government experience preferred.

Salary is $37,500 plus dependent upon experience with a full benefits package including paid leave, local government retirement, and employer paid health insurance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, & references to Lumber River Council of Governments Rowland Town Clerk Search, Attn. David Richardson, 30 CJ Walker Road, Pembroke, NC 28372. Electronic submission of applications via email at dr@lrcog.org is welcomed. Open until filled, with initial review of applications starting January 3, 2025. The Town of Rowland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,500