Principal Clerk PCI

Somerville is a city that upholds progressive principles for both employees and residents alike. If you are looking for a culture that embraces innovation, empowerment, and collaborative involvement, Somerville not only embraces these talents but encourages them. Creative, hands-on collaboration with passionate dedication are at the core of the City’s workplace culture.  Challenging and fast paced, Somerville also offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work-life balance. Not only is it a “Model City”, as termed by The Boston Globe, but it is also a model employer.

Duties:

• Perform a variety of moderately difficult and more complex clerical duties according to standard office procedures. 
• Work with PC based telecommunications accounting billing system. 
• Requires a degree of decision making ability and knowledge of the Department, including familiarity with quotes and contracts. 
• Perform duties including, but not limited to: typing, filing, payment of bills, bookkeeping, payroll and computer processing. 
• Assist the Director of Communications and other staff members with any office projects. 
• Provide telephone customer service. 
• Interact with other vendors and other departments regarding contracts and billing. 
• May exercise working supervision over other personnel when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Communications.

• Working knowledge of the functions of the Department.
• Knowledge of budget procedures and departmental budget preparation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Munis.
• Proficiency in math and bookkeeping.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to interact with other Departments and vendors in a pleasant and efficient manner.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred, not required.

Send your resume and cover letter by November 22, 2017 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.