Municipal Clerks

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: Draft agendas and bylaws for town or city council; record minutes of council meetings; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; and prepare reports on civic needs.

Municipal Clerks spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Near Vision. Municipal Clerks are typically characterized as being Conventional and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Clerical, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Writing.

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Documenting/Recording Information

Getting Information

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Performing Administrative Activities

Processing Information

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Interacting With Computers

Scheduling Work and Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Thinking Creatively

Handling and Moving Objects

Coaching and Developing Others

Assisting and Caring for Others

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Training and Teaching Others

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Developing and Building Teams

Analyzing Data or Information

Staffing Organizational Units

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Controlling Machines and Processes

Performing General Physical Activities

Selling or Influencing Others

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Written Comprehension

Near Vision

Written Expression

Information Ordering

Speech Recognition

Deductive Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Speech Clarity

Inductive Reasoning

Mathematical Reasoning

Category Flexibility

Selective Attention

Originality

Fluency of Ideas

Number Facility

Perceptual Speed

Memorization

Time Sharing

Flexibility of Closure

Speed of Closure

Finger Dexterity

Far Vision

Visual Color Discrimination

Visualization

Auditory Attention

Interests

Conventional

Enterprising

Investigative

Social

Realistic

Artistic

Knowledge

Clerical

English Language

Customer and Personal Service

Law and Government

Administration and Management

Computers and Electronics

Personnel and Human Resources

Mathematics

Economics and Accounting

Education and Training

Communications and Media

Public Safety and Security

Psychology

History and Archeology

Foreign Language

Sociology and Anthropology

Geography

Telecommunications

Wages

New York

$45,880

Connecticut

$44,990

Nevada

$43,150

Rhode Island

$42,610

Hawaii

$41,460

New Jersey

$41,420

California

$41,200

Minnesota

$40,020

Massachusetts

$39,700

Washington

$39,350

Oregon

$38,550

Alaska

$38,430

Michigan

$37,500

Maryland

$36,850

Colorado

$36,270

Iowa

$33,720

Ohio

$33,480

Pennsylvania

$33,190

New Hampshire

$32,970

Wyoming

$32,710

Vermont

$32,500

Delaware

$32,400

North Dakota

$32,330

Wisconsin

$31,540

Virginia

$31,440

Florida

$31,380

Arizona

$31,130

Tennessee

$30,720

Idaho

$30,570

Maine

$30,410

Nebraska

$29,910

Georgia

$29,750

Illinois

$29,580

Utah

$29,410

Kansas

$29,350

New Mexico

$28,960

North Carolina

$28,930

Kentucky

$28,730

South Carolina

$28,710

Texas

$28,520

Indiana

$28,280

Montana

$28,170

Alabama

$28,020

Louisiana

$27,500

West Virginia

$27,360

South Dakota

$26,930

Oklahoma

$26,490

Mississippi

$26,370

Arkansas

$25,940

Missouri

$25,610

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Speaking

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Coordination

Management of Financial Resources

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Judgment and Decision Making

Active Learning

Time Management

Complex Problem Solving

Systems Analysis

Negotiation

Mathematics

Persuasion

Systems Evaluation

Instructing

Management of Personnel Resources

Learning Strategies

Quality Control Analysis

Operations Analysis

Management of Material Resources

Work Values

Relationships

Independence

Working Conditions

Achievement

Recognition

Support

Work Styles

Integrity

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Cooperation

Stress Tolerance

Initiative

Leadership

Concern for Others

Self Control

Adaptability/Flexibility

Achievement/Effort

Persistence

Independence

Social Orientation

Analytical Thinking

Innovation

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Telephone

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Contact With Others

Letters and Memos

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Sitting

Electronic Mail

Face-to-Face Discussions

Time Pressure

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Frequency of Decision Making

Coordinate or Lead Others

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Physical Proximity

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Degree of Automation

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Public Speaking

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Standing

Consequence of Error

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Duration of Typical Work Week

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Level of Competition

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Contaminants

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Work Schedules

Outdoors, Under Cover

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

-Every day-

Telephone

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Face-to-Face Discussions

Letters and Memos

Electronic Mail

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Public Speaking

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Outdoors, Under Cover

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Public Speaking

Spend Time Standing

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Telephone

Spend Time Sitting

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Frequency of Decision Making

Electronic Mail

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Letters and Memos

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Public Speaking

Frequency of Decision Making

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Time Pressure

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Letters and Memos

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Face-to-Face Discussions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Outdoors, Under Cover

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Contaminants

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to High Places

Electronic Mail

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Telephone

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Electronic Mail

Time Pressure

Letters and Memos

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Face-to-Face Discussions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Telephone

Frequency of Decision Making

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Public Speaking

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Public Speaking

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Electronic Mail

Frequency of Decision Making

Face-to-Face Discussions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Contaminants

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Under Cover

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Time Pressure

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Letters and Memos

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.

Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.

Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.

Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.

Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.

Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.

Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.

Maintain fiscal records and accounts.

Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.

Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.

Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.

Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.

Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.

Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.

Represent municipalities at community events or serve as liaisons on community committees.

Serve as a notary of the public.

- Importance Supplemental-

Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.

Provide assistance to persons with disabilities in reaching less accessible areas of municipal facilities.

Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators.

Develop or conduct orientation programs for candidates for political office.

Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles.

Prepare reports on civic needs.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.

Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.

Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.

Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.

Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.

Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.

Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.

Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.

Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.

Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.

Maintain fiscal records and accounts.

Represent municipalities at community events or serve as liaisons on community committees.

Serve as a notary of the public.

Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.

Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.

Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.

Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators.

Provide assistance to persons with disabilities in reaching less accessible areas of municipal facilities.

Develop or conduct orientation programs for candidates for political office.

Prepare reports on civic needs.

Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.

Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.

Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.

Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.

Maintain fiscal records and accounts.

Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.

Serve as a notary of the public.

Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.

Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.

Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.

Represent municipalities at community events or serve as liaisons on community committees.

Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.

Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.

Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.

Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.

Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.

Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators.

Provide assistance to persons with disabilities in reaching less accessible areas of municipal facilities.

Prepare reports on civic needs.

Develop or conduct orientation programs for candidates for political office.

Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.

Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.

Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.

Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.

Maintain fiscal records and accounts.

Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.

Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.

Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.

Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.

Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.

Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.

Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.

Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.

Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.

Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

Represent municipalities at community events or serve as liaisons on community committees.

Serve as a notary of the public.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.

Develop or conduct orientation programs for candidates for political office.

Prepare reports on civic needs.

Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators.

Provide assistance to persons with disabilities in reaching less accessible areas of municipal facilities.

Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-