Deputy Clerk
The Town of Yankeetown is currently seeking a motivated and qualified professional Deputy Clerk.
This position is to assist in various and official duties within the Town Hall office. This position is performed under the direction of the Town Administrator and/or the Town Council. This position involves public contact. This position provides a high level of administrative assistance to the Town Administrator, or Town Council. This position is performed in accordance with the Charter, ordinances and general law. Duties also include attendance at meetings which maybe after normal office hours as recording secretary. This position may require to work in case of emergencies or other town-related functions.
The normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Pay Grade: $21,840 to $29,120 Annually. $12-$16 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent GED. A.A. /A.S. preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of government related administrative work. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
This position requires a Notary Public State of Florida commission. Must maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of general government administrative practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of proper business communications.
- Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures.
- Skilled in computer operations and pertinent software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Must possess good organizational skills.
- Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and foster a positive work environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and demands.
- Ability to input and retrieve data via a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist in record keeping maintenance and retention of Agreements, Resolutions, Ordinances, Minutes of Meetings, etc. as provided by state statute.
Application Instructions and Deadline: The deadline to apply is November 18, 2019.
The Town of Yankeetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.
The Town of Yankeetown is a public office and is subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.