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Administrative Clerk

GovernmentJobs.com, Hudson, CO, United States


Administrative Clerk

Town of Hudson is currently searching for an Administrative Clerk!
Why work at the Town of Hudson?
See your work make an impact on the community.
Our close knit workplace puts an emphasis on work life balance.
We provide opportunities for cross training, career growth, and employee development.
We offer competitive pay and benefits including holiday bonuses, generous employer contribution to healthcare premiums, and retirement plan match.
The opportunity: Under the direction of the Town Clerk, this role is responsible for supporting the operations and activities of the Town Clerk's office. This role is responsible for general administrative and clerical duties and provides customer service over the phone and in-person at Town Hall. This role acts as a utility billing clerk and is responsible for the processing and collection of monetary payments. This role provides support in coordination of records management, building permit services, municipal court proceedings, and licensing processing.
This role requires excellent customer service and communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to operate with independence.
Job summary: Primary responsibilities include answering phones and directing calls appropriately, assisting residents/businesses with general questions regarding utility accounts, assisting with processing and collection of monetary payments, reviewing and distributing all accounts payable billing information, and filing, organizing and distributing daily mail, correspondence and forms.
Secondary responsibilities include maintaining and coordinating records of the Town Clerk's office, serving as a back-up for Building Permit Technician, assisting with Municipal Court, reviewing permit and license applications for completeness, and other duties as assigned by Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, and Building Permit Technician including special projects.
Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of related administrative or office experience; municipal experience preferred. Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred. Valid Driver's License. High level of discretion and ability to keep information confidential. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Notary Public preferred, may be required to obtain within six months of hire.
Knowledge, skills and abilities include ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the general public, Town management, staff, co-workers and other public entities; demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent time management; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time; work accurately with frequent interruptions; provide attention to detail; ability to learn, understand, and use judgment to correctly apply Town policy, governing law or other standards to specific situations; proven ability to use computer software to enhance and continuously improve capability and efficiency. Able to adapt to organizational and technological change, identify problems and implement innovative change.