Town Clerk

Job Description

The town of Walpole is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the role of Town Clerk. Position handles administrative, supervisory and clerical work in connection with the recording or official Town records and the direction of election activities as well as the issuance of various licenses and official documents.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

Candidate must have extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures; Thorough knowledge of modern records management techniques, including legal requirements for recording, retention and disclosure; Ability to accurately record and maintain records; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, officials and the public. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to plan, organize and supervise clerical workers and assigned staff. Ability to apply legal interpretations and precedents to current problems.

Associates degree in business management or records management or a closely related field and three to five years of related experience.

Special Qualifications:

Must be a certified Town Clerk at date of hire or within four years of hire date; Must be bondable; Must be registered voter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; must have notary public certification within six months of hire date.

Complete job description via website: www.walpole-ma.gov

Salary:

Annual Salary: $94,647 – $124,884; Full-time; Non-union position

Ways to Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume and employment application to the Town of Walpole, HR, 135 School Street, Walpole, MA 02081 or email [email protected]. Position will remain open until filled. AA/EOE