Principal Clerk – Assessors Office

Job Description

The town of Saugus Assessors office is seeking a principal clerk to perform varied routine technical and clerical work in maintaining the operations of the Assessor’s office. The individual must possess a working knowledge of general office procedures and skills required in the performance of secretarial and clerical duties.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Applicants must have a minimum of an associate degree in business, public administration, real estate or related fields.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws (relating to property tax, abatement, exemption, motor vehicle and boat excise and statutory exemption) or ability to quickly learn them.
• Basic understanding of real property records, assessment processes, and municipal procedures preferred.
• Computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required and municipal software like MUNIS or property assessment systems preferred.
• Proficient in the use and understanding of word processing, spreadsheets and internet research.

Schedule: Monday through Friday (in-house, full-time position, 36.50 hours per week)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the town’s Retirement system.

Pay Rate: (Union Scale): $54,776.05 – $59,743.82