#Middlebury
The Town of Middlebury is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Town Clerk through Monday, Jan. 13. The job description and application information follow.
Assistant Town Clerk Job Posting
The Town of Middlebury seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Town Clerk. This is a full time 35 hours per week position. This position performs responsible clerical, technical and administrative work involving the recording and administration of land, vital statistics and election documents for the Town Clerk’s office. The Assistant Town Clerk works under the general supervision of the Town Clerk. The successful candidate will perform the duties of the Town Clerk in his/her absence. The work requires attention to detail, the ability to multi task and involves considerable and constant interaction with the public. This position serves the residents of Middlebury in a positive, customer-oriented atmosphere that helps promote a positive and professional image for Town government.
Responsibilities
Receives and records land records. Receives, records and indexes vital records (birth, marriage and death records). Receives and calculates recording fees and conveyance taxes for deed transfers, land maps and trade name certificates. Issues absentee ballots. Issues dog licenses. Issues marriage licenses. Provides technical assistance to title searchers, realtors, attorneys and members of the public. Notarizes documents for the town and the general public. Provides information concerning services offered by the office and Town government departments. Receives and processes Freedom of Information requests. Receives and posts all meeting agendas and minutes. Prepares correspondence in response to routine inquiries.
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Must be highly computer literate with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Experience working with land records, elections, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Must be a Connecticut Certified Town Clerk or have the ability to obtain certification within three (3) years of employment. Failure to obtain certification will be grounds for dismissal. Must be a Notary Public or have the ability to obtain and maintain the certification.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with a Town of Middlebury employment application in an envelope marked “Assistant Town Clerk” by January 13, 2020 to:
Office of the Selectmen
Attention: Barbara Whitaker
Town of Middlebury
1212 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
For an application form, click this link: employment application.
bwhitaker@middlebury-ct.org
The Town of Middlebury is an EEO Employer
