Assistant City Clerk

This position provides assistance to the City Clerk, Utility Billing Manager and Customer Service ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Processes Utility Bills and assists the Utility Billing Manager in daily task. Processes business and alcohol license applications and renewals. Provides customer services; receives utility payments; balances cash drawer; answers and directs telephone calls; initiates new customer accounts. Provides backup support to Customer Service and Billing Departments. Assists in the tax collection process; balances related accounts receivable reports. Issues building permits and provides assistance to the Building Inspector. Attends City Council meetings to record minutes in the absence of the Clerk; files and maintains minutes and related records. Attends and records minutes of the Planning and Zoning Board; assists in the preparation of meeting agendas. Assists in the sale of cemetery lots. Posts notices to the city website. Assists in maintaining city website and social media. Assists in Health application and requirements. Assists in tax billing. Performs related duties. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of city codes, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding the maintenance of municipal records. Knowledge of state and federal laws governing municipal operations. Knowledge of personnel management principles. Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, calculator, typewriter, copier, and facsimile machine. Skill in report preparation and records maintenance. Skill in the provision of customer services. Skill in public and interpersonal relations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Two years of related experience required in billing and administrative duties. Possession of or the ability of Certified Municipal Clerk Certification. BENEFITS Individual & Family Health, Dental & Vision Plans Insurance Buy-out Program Deferred Compensation Plan with City match 14 Paid Holidays City funded Pension retirement Plan Life Insurance Vacation days after 6 months Sick Leave The City of Sandersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr