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Part Time Temporary Clerk

Department:
Assessing
Duties:

Open, sort, alphabetize and file records for the Assessing Department, according to departmental procedures.  Occasional phone and in-person customer service duties as needed, to direct customers to the appropriate staff person for inquiries and assistance.  Performs other related work as required. 

Requirements:
  • High school graduate or G.E.D.
  • Ability to accurately sort and alphabetize documents mandatory.  Experience filing documents and maintaining records in an office environment preferred.
  • Ability to refer customer inquiries to appropriate City personnel for response.
  • Physical requirements include: Light work, including the ability to lift up to 15 lbs; to bend, stoop, crouch, and reach as needed to file documents in standard office cabinets.  Close visual acuity required.
  • Knowledge of MS Office systems.
  • Fluency in English required; language skills in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred.
Application Procedure:

Send your resume and cover letter by April 30, 2018 to:

City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: employment_opportunities@somervillema.gov

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.

Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Nency Salamoun, at 617-625-6600 x2323 or NSalamoun@somervillema.gov.

Hours:
Part Time, up to 10 hours/week. Flexible schedule within standard City Hall working hours.
Salary:
$12.49/hour. Not Benefit Eligible.
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