Deputy Town Clerk

tompkins county civil servicevacancy inclusion through diversity open to the publictompkins county department of human resources office

125 e. Court streetithaca, ny 14850

tompkins county is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

title: deputy town clerk

salary: $26/hour

issue date: 09/02/26

the final date to file applications: 09/18/26

date that this announcement should be removed from posting: 09/19/26

residency: candidates must have been legal residents of tompkins county or one of the six adjoining counties (cayuga, chemung, cortland, schuyler, seneca, tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For examinations: the eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence.

A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. Of civil service law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, tompkins county must then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

the applicant must be a resident of the town of dryden and will be required to become a passport acceptance agent.

the position requires a service-oriented mindset to facilitate a variety of interactions with the public.

the position consists of a somewhat flexible 20-hour workweek, with additional saturday hours in january.

previous experience working in local government is helpful, but not necessary. Licensure as a notary public would be useful, but not required.

• (a) graduation from a regionally accredited or new york state registered college or university with an associates degree and one year of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) office clerical experience; or
• (b) graduation from high school (or possession of a high school equivalency diploma) with a concentration in business and three years of office clerical experience, preferably at least one year being in a municipal office working with the public and dealing with cash transactions.
• (c) any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above

tompkins county is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

preference may be given to residents of the municipality.may be required by the town to obtain and maintain notary public license and become a passport acceptance agent.

ability to take and subscribe to the constituional oath of office and file in appointed municipality before assuming duties.

this is a responsible clerical position that assists the town clerk in carrying out the administrative duties and responsibilities of the office, including those related to town & county tax collection. Position is appointed by the town clerk and ratified by the town board. Work is performed under the general supervision of the town clerk, permitting leeway for the exercise of independent judgment when carrying out the details of the work.

This exempt class position serves at the pleasure of the town clerk. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

• answer various inquiries from town residents and other municipal offices.
• issue marriage, dog, and conservation licenses, and handicap parking permits and other related documents and transcripts.
• receive incoming mail and packages, and distribute.
• assist with mailings, typing and copying.
• assist with preparation of vouchers and abstract for monthly payment.
• collect information and compile reports and documentation.
• collect permit fees and other miscellaneous fees and charges payable to the town and prepare deposits.
• collect water and sewer billings and prepare deposits.
• research water & sewer billing problems and act as liason between town residents its water and sewer vendors.
• assist with town board meeting preparation, town newsletters, and dog enumeration.
• attend town board meetings in the absence of the town clerk and prepare necessary minutes.
• assist in mailing, collection and reconciliation of town and county tax bills.
• perform search of tax records and provide information upon request.
• assume all duties and responsibilities, under law, of the town…