Administrative Assistant - Licensing

Town of Barnstable • Hyannis, MA

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About The Position

Has lead responsibility for issuing and processing licenses such as dog, fishing, hunting, raffle permits, gas storage permits; and business certificates. Performs clerical, recordkeeping and research work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the area of licensing. Incumbent is cross trained in other areas of the Town Clerks office, vital records, records management and census/voter administration; all other related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma with courses in office procedures and business
• more than five (5) years of related clerical experience
• Familiarity with the laws, rules, forms, regulations, procedures applicable to licensing
• Working knowledge of office procedures, skills and machines, and of Town and State laws
• Familiarity with municipal government
• Working knowledge of other areas of the Town Clerks office: Records Management; Census/Voter Registration; Vital Records
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public and Town departments and State agencies
• Ability to maintain accurate records and make independent decisions consistent with established policy
• Ability to exhibit independent decision making
• Ability to maintain and protect confidential materials
• Ability and willingness to cross train in other areas within the division
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and database data input

Responsibilities

• issuing and processing licenses such as dog, fishing, hunting, raffle permits, gas storage permits
• issuing and processing business certificates
• Performs clerical, recordkeeping and research work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the area of licensing
• cross trained in other areas of the Town Clerks office, vital records, records management and census/voter administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED