P-, Senior Clerk- Tax Assessor’s Office

Job Type: Union Job No.: P-116-26 Department:
Tax Assessor Grade: 17

Posting Dates: 09/01/2026 – 09/15/2026

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Under general supervision of the City Assessor or designee performs responsible clerical work utilizing initiative and judgment in relatively routine assignments.

• Responds to inquiries from the general public; answers all general correspondence from the general public.
• Answers phones and assists at the counter as needed.
• Assists motor vehicle appraiser with tax roll preparation. Including pricing, and data entry under supervision.
• Updates City Assessor’s webpage.
• Maintains a typical system of accounts requiring decisions of an advanced bookkeeping nature, inspects forms, and makes booking reports.
• Engages in typing, sorting, filing, or other routine work to ensure the adherence to procedures.
• Participates in typical clerical work involving the preparation, filing, or processing a large body of important documents or forms.
• Makes decisions within limits of general instructions and recommends changes in procedure and forms as needed.
• Gathers data pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) requests to the department, and Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and Microsoft Office.
• Successful completion of Computer Training Level III course within six (6) months
• Must have data processing ability.
• Must have skill and accuracy in basic mathematics and bookkeeping entries.
• Working knowledge of Department procedures relative to State Law and City Ordinances.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.
• Must have data processing ability with a minimum of 42 words per minute.