DESCRIPTION:
To provide assistance for the daily operations of the Town Clerk’s office

Essential Job Functions:

• Receives, indexes and processes land records of the Town of Ridgefield
• Issues game, dog and marriage licenses
• Maintains contact with public and answers questions relating to office records as well as operations of the Town Government
• Determines both local and state conveyance taxes
• Issues burial, cremation, and disinterment certificates
• Records, indexes, copies and files vital statistics
• Operates and maintains map reproduction machine, adding machine, duplicating machine, computer, cash register and all other related devices in the office
• Uses knowledge of all records in office and aids public in the research of same
• Issues absentee ballots
• Processes mail
• Handle phone calls and assist the public with questions via phone
• Cross train on other functions of Town Clerk’s office
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance as required by the position

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Legal exposure preferred
• Math skills required
• Word and excel skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to effectively deal with the public
• Must be United States Citizen

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Normal office environment with typical business equipment; ability to operate a computer; operate a copier; calculator; cash register; ability to interface and problem-solve with the public. Must be able to lift up to 15-pound books, load a move cart if multiple books are needed. Must be able to work at a desk and get up and move to work at the counter multiple times per day. At desk versus at counter split nearly 50%/50% of time. Must be able to speak with customers at the counter and on the phone.