Town Clerk & Treasurer

Town of Essex • Essex Jct, VT

9d

About The Position

The Town of Essex is hiring a full-time Town Clerk & Treasurer. Under the direction of the Deputy Town Manager, the position maintains and records official municipal and land records; issues licenses and specialized documents; works elections; processes liquor licenses; provides information independently to the public and Town departments; and collects tax and utility bills. Treasurer responsibilities include accepting and posting payments and reconciling daily cash receipts. The role works closely with the public and supervises one full-time employee and per diem employees. The Town will consider combinations of education and experience that support successful performance and encourages applicants with non-traditional skill sets and experiences. The position is full-time, non-union, and exempt, and is open until filled. The approximate salary range is $75,000–$90,000 per year, with starting salary based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills are necessary.
• The Town will consider any combination of education and experience that allows for successful performance in the role.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and management skills are desired.
• Preferred requirements are listed in the linked job description; they are not detailed in the supplied posting.
• The Town encourages applicants with non-traditional skill sets and experiences, even if they do not meet all stated qualification and hiring criteria.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and record official municipal records and land records.
• Issue various licenses and specialized documents.
• Work elections.
• Process liquor licenses.
• Provide information independently to the general public and Town departments.
• Collect tax and utility bills.
• Accept and post payments and reconcile daily cash receipts.
• Supervise one full-time employee and per diem employees.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick accruals
• VMERS C Retirement Plan
• MVP Health Insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Optional ICMA-RC 457 retirement plan
• Optional Roth IRA retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed