Assistant City Clerk

This position provides assistance to the City Clerk, Utility Billing Manager and Customer Service

• Processes Utility Bills and assists the Utility Billing Manager in daily task.
• Processes business and alcohol license applications and renewals.
• Provides customer services; receives utility payments; balances cash drawer; answers and directs telephone calls; initiates new customer accounts.
• Provides backup support to Customer Service and Billing Departments.
• Assists in the tax collection process; balances related accounts receivable reports.
• Issues building permits and provides assistance to the Building Inspector.
• Attends City Council meetings to record minutes in the absence of the Clerk; files and maintains minutes and related records.
• Attends and records minutes of the Planning and Zoning Board; assists in the preparation of meeting agendas.
• Assists in the sale of cemetery lots.
• Posts notices to the city website.
• Assists in maintaining city website and social media.
• Assists in Health application and requirements.
• Assists in tax billing.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of city codes, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding the maintenance of municipal records.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing municipal operations.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, calculator, typewriter, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in report preparation and records maintenance.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

• Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Two years of related experience required in billing and administrative duties.
• Possession of or the ability of Certified Municipal Clerk Certification.

• Individual & Family Health, Dental & Vision Plans Insurance Buy-out Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan with City match 14 Paid Holidays
• City funded Pension retirement Plan Life Insurance
• Vacation days after 6 months Sick Leave

The City of Sandersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer