Help Wanted: Principal Clerk Typist

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
PRINCIPAL CLERK TYPIST $14.16hr – $20.90hr
TREASURER’S OFFICE

Assists the Tax Title Attorney and Treasurer in the daily operations of the Tax Title section of the Treasurer’s Department; handles all bankruptcy petitions working closely with the Treasurer and the Solicitors Office; ensures activities are performed in accordance with State statutes and department policies.

Performs a wide variety of duties including preparation of pleadings and correspondence for the Massachusetts Land Court, daily data entry, prepares correspondence, types letters and other documents, answers multi-line phones, takes messages. Waits on customers and maintains all tax title files to ensure all files are current.

Prepares and calculates all tax re-payment agreements, and monitors accounts to ensure timely payments. Prepares and mails reminders for payments of accounts under agreement. Assists in the coordination and mailing of delinquent tax notices. Provides assistance in the collection of delinquent taxes. Posts to tax system and coordinates payments.

Prepares files for publication and filing associated with commitment of new tax title properties. Interacts and communicates with a variety of agencies and individuals to include co-workers, taxpayers and other City personnel. Must possess sufficient knowledge of tax title and Land Court systems to respond to questions in the absence of the Tax Title Attorney.

High school diploma or GED equivalent, computer literate, knowledge of general office practices such as accounting and bookkeeping and two years of increasingly responsible related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some college or experience in a legal setting preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have an aptitude to be able to search and navigate various search engines and databases.

Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and interpret same as may be appropriate. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word.

It is extremely important that all work performed by the employee is accurate and precise. Errors may result in adverse legal consequences, generate loss of time by the employee, other City employees or departments, and adversely affect the public. Confidentiality is required in the tax title records, SSNs, receipts and all City matters.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2014