POSTING DATE:          April 16^th 2024

CLOSING DATE:          May 10^th 2024

SALARY RANGE:         COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

The City of Somers Point is seeking a qualified individual to fill an anticipated vacancy.  The CITY of SOMERS POINT, ATLANTIC COUNTY, is seeking a Registered Municipal Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics. The selected candidate will perform all statutory duties of the Municipal Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 and will report to the City Council. The candidate must possess both Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) and Certified Municipal Registrar (CMR) Certificates or be working towards obtaining those certifications within six (6) months of employment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical to this position.  Must have prior experience as a Municipal Clerk or Deputy Clerk and Municipal Registrar or Deputy Registrar. Responsibilities include serving as the secretary to the Mayor and governing body, chief administration officer of elections and licensing, and issuing vital statistics records. Must have experience in preparing meeting agendas, writing resolutions, management of department staff, processing/noticing ordinances, preparing minutes, OPRA, financial disclosures, RFP and bid process, records management (retention and destruction), issuing a variety of licenses and permits, reconciliation of bank accounts, maintaining financial records, serving as the Certifying Officer for Civil Service, Insurance Fund Duties, Public Agency Compliance Officer, and all other duties of the municipal clerk in accordance with State and local statutes. Must attend council and special meetings and be able to work long hours on Election Day as required by law. The candidate should be organized, computer proficient, able to manage multiple tasks, customer service oriented, pleasant, professional, and effective while working with employees, officials, and the public.  Supervisory experience a plus but not required. Salary to be commensurate with experience. 

 

All interested parties should email cover letter including salary requirement, resume, and references to:

 

Jason Frost, Business Administrator, JFrost@spgov.org

 

Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is full-time. The ideal candidate must be available for evening council sessions.

 

Applications can be found on the City’s Website: www.somerspointgov.org

 

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Jason Frost, City Administrator

E-Mail: jfrost@spgov.org

 

The City of Somers Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTE: The above local job posting is not a State job listing.