Deputy Clerk, Board of County Commissioners
Under direction of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners; schedules, organizes, prepares, oversees, and distributes documents, meeting agendas, notices, and other work of the Board of County Commissioners; ensures that rules, 
regulations, policies, and procedures of the Board are observed; may attend a variety of Board of County Commissioners meetings and oversee staff and work activities; performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities:
• Manage all preparations for meetings of the Board of County Commissioners, including preparation of the Board Meeting Package inclusive of agendas, minutes and other documents; physical set up of the meeting space; and preparation for all public presentations.

• Maintains official records of board actions, including minutes and exhibits.
• Oversee the process of providing Public Recognitions, including drafting 
recognition documents, and distributing at public presentations or otherwise.
• Ensures compliance with legal notice requirements and procedural 
guidelines; researches and interprets reports and activities related to board 
operations.
• Organizes and develops effective work methods, adhering to deadlines.
• Reviews, checks, and certifies reports, applications, forms, and other highly 
technical documents.
• Responds to requests for information from the general public. Processes 
special requests for information in alignment with established policies.
• Composes correspondence in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains administrative records and files.
• Reviews, processes, and distributes all OPRA requests to appropriate 
offices.
• Serves as primary support and back-up to the Clerk of the Board; assumes 
full responsibilities in the Clerk’s absence, including facilitating 
Commissioner meetings and carrying out delegated duties as assigned.

Experience:
• Five (5) years of experience in work involving the processing of 
administrative or technical clerical work which involves independent 
interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; one (1) year 
of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Handling interruptions without losing on-the-job effectiveness.
• Using sound, independent judgment within established policy and 
procedural guidelines.
• Using technology, including various software systems.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Talking/listening to others to convey information effectively.
• Communicate effectively through written and oral communication.
• Handle confidential information with great sensitivity.
• Work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting 
deadlines.

Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business management, communication, 
public administration, office management, accounting, or related field.
• Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) certification preferred.
• Notary Public preferred.
Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge of NJ OPRA law required.
• Knowledge of County governmental processes preferred
• Experience and knowledge in administrative and clerical procedures and 
systemssuch as (MS Word/MS Excel/MinuteTraq/DocuSign) managing files 
and records required.
• Must satisfy employer paid physical, drug screen and criminal background 
check.
• NJ residency required by State Statute. R.S.52:14-7.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $46,000-$60,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: You can build your own future while helping to build the future of your 
community. With competitive benefits, including a pension plan, on-site wellness 
coaches, and health and dental insurance, Middlesex County offers the support 
employees need. The County also promotes a healthy work-life balance with 
generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave.

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants 
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, 
disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law