Help Wanted: Principal Clerk Typist (City of New Bedford)

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
PRINCIPAL CLERK TYPIST GRADE 9 $14.37 – $21.21/hr
CLERK OF COMMITTEES

Performs complex administrative and secretarial functions within the Clerk of Committees’ Office. Works under the supervision of the City Clerk and Assistant Clerk of Committees.

Coordinates the office operations of the department. Develops and maintains office forms and procedures, assists with administrative tasks involving personnel, budgeting and facilities and performs complex financial processing activities in a specialized area. On occasion, attends City Council Committee meetings, prepares agendas and supporting materials and takes and transcribes minutes for said meetings, and distributes minutes and reports.

Receives the public and answers questions; responds to inquiries from employees, citizens and others, and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons; provides customer assistance, performs data processing and bookkeeping. Composes and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness. Prepares and maintains employee time and other personnel records for the department.

Knowledge equivalent to an Associate Degree; excellent computer skills; knowledge of general office practices such as accounting and bookkeeping; two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience; extensive knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of accounting principles and practices; skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. Must be trustworthy, motivated, highly organized, professional and dependable with a strong work ethic. Must have the ability to effectively interact and communicate with the public – both verbally and in writing. Must also possess the ability to perform at a high level during prolonged stressful situations with courtesy and professionalism.

Operates computer, printer, telephone, copier, fax machine and all other standard office equipment.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. EEO

New Bedford has a residency requirement.