Assistant Town Clerk

The Town of Barre is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual for an Assistant Town Clerk position. This position provides administrative and office work support to the Town Clerk and serves as a key point of contact for residents. It is responsible for maintaining Processes and records land documents and issues receipts in accordance with department and state procedures. Assists the general public with basic searches for deeds, liens and all other documents that are open to the public.

Serving the public at the counter, by phone, and email. Property tax assistance with regard to receipt of payments and questions. Provide public with general information and direct researchers to the vault and advise them to vault procedures. Issue photocopies for the general public and produce certified copies of documents. Performing other related duties assigned by the Town Clerk.

Minimum Qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent. 1-2 years of administrative, office work, or customer service experience or a combination of education and years of experience is preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, proficiency with standard office software, ability to handle confidential information with discretion and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a full-time (37.50) hours per week position with an hourly wage starting at $22.20 to $22.86, possibly higher depending upon prior experience. A longevity bonus of .10 per hour per year after 1 year of employment is also available. Our generous benefit package includes health, dental, and vision insurance. Earned sick, and vacation time, also personal, wellness, and floating holidays as well as major holidays off.

Retirement plans through the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System (VMERS) as well as an option to participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation.

~The Town of Barre is an equal opportunity employer~