Job Opportunities
Title: City of Hackensack - Bergen County
MUNICIPAL CLERK – CITY OF HACKENSACK, Bergen County. Full Time Position. The City of Hackensack is seeking a full-time Registered Municipal Clerk who, under direction, acts as secretary to the Mayor and Council and Custodian of Municipal records. The ideal candidate will perform all statutory duties including but not limited to: preparing meeting agendas for the governing body, attending bi-monthly council meetings and producing minutes, receiving applications and issuing licenses and permits, administering/recording oaths of office, preparing and recording resolutions, ordinances, vouchers and other municipal forms, and preparing official reports for the purpose of public record. The Municipal Clerk oversees all election functions in conjunction with County and State regulations, including voter registration, furnishing election materials, coordinating poll locations, and maintaining election results. The RMC also receives, reviews and answers all requests for public information in accordance with the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Suite. Must be dependable, self-motivated, able to multitask efficiently, and maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times. RMC license preferred. Candidate must be a NJ Notary Public within six months of hire. Bilingual language skills in Spanish/English a plus but not required. At least four (4) years of clerical experience required involving responsibility for maintaining records of business transactions and office activities requiring a knowledge of office systems/procedures, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. Salary D.O.Q. within range: $90,000 to $158,000. This is a full-time, non-contractual position which includes health benefits, PTO, and enrollment in the State Pension Plan upon permanent appointment. Please email resume to Cassandra Seshadri, Personnel Director: apply@hackensack.org. The City of Hackensack reserves the right to interview applicants as received and to fill the position prior to the posted closing date of the announcement.