Principal Clerk
City of Cambridge

Job Order #: 22160138

Cambridge, MA 02139

Full Time

37.5 hours per week

POSTED 2/14/2025

CLOSE DATE 5/15/2025

Job Description

The City Clerk is the official record keeper for the City of Cambridge. Records kept by the Office of the City Clerk include vital statistics (including birth, marriage, domestic partnerships and death) and business and professional certificates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Principal Clerk?s duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:          

Responsible for answering telephones, responding to daily mail requests, making vital record corrections, and composing and typing short business letters and memos.
Filing and recording records such as birth, deaths, marriages, contracts, conflict of interest filings, PUD and BZA filings
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:      

Excellent Microsoft Word skills.  

Accurate typing skills of 30 wpm.

Detail-oriented and able to work as a reliable team player.

Demonstrated ability to manage time and attendance.

Ability to handle public with courtesy and efficiency.

Ability to compose simple business letters and memos.

Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:     Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.  Answer telephones and maintain multiple files.  May require minimal lifting of up to 10 pounds.



WORK ENVIRONMENT:  General office environment with air conditioning and fluorescent lighting. Noise level can be high as the office is active with phone calls and walk in applicants.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must provide the following materials when submitting their job application:

Resume

Cover Letter

How To Apply

Apply here: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAMBRIDGEMA&cws=37&rid=1185

Address

Room 309, City Hall
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Shift

First

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Per Diem Position

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Union Position

No

Apprenticeship

No

Pay

$24.65 - $34.13 per hour

Benefits

  • Major Medical
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Benefit Details

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HR

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Address

Room 309, City Hall 795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

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