Town of Jefferson - Town Clerk

Start Date: June 18, 2024 | End Date: December 15, 2024
County: Lincoln County
Job Type: Clerk

General Nature of Work:

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining records and official documents, Vital Statistics, State and Municipal Elections, processing tax payments, motor vehicle registrations, Inland Fisheries, and town fees. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and computer knowledge. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary, and TRIO knowledge is preferred. The position requires significant public interaction in a courteous and friendly manner, and the ability to perform multiple tasks throughout the day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain records of official documents
• Computing excise tax on new and used vehicles, boats, trailers, and motorcycles and processing records and registrations
• Issuing various licenses, such as fish and game licenses, marriage licenses, and dog licenses
• Maintaining Vital Statistics, such as births, deaths, marriages, and sending periodic reports to the state
• Validating official documents
• Processing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, as needed
• Attending training classes and becoing a certified Town Clerk
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Administrator/Treasurer

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the State statutes relating to the duties and responsibilities of town clerks
• Excellent customer service, telephone, and interpersonal skills and provide courteous, professional and friendly service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, TRIO, and Moses

Interested applicants should send letters with current resumes to:

by email:  administrator@jeffersonmaine.org

by mail:  Administrator, Town of Jefferson - PO Box 77 - Jefferson, ME  04348

The position will remain open until filled.