Date of Posting: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Department: Veterans Services (DVS)
Job Title: Principal Clerk
Vacancies: One (1) Permanent Full-Time
Hours: City Hall Hours
Salary
1st Year--$45,387.73
2nd Year--$48,905.70
3rd Year--$53,075.42
(Salary based on negotiated increases effective 7/1/2024)
Duties:
Performs, according to standard office procedures, a variety of routine through complex clerical duties requiring a considerable degree of decision and thorough knowledge of the functions of the department or section. Examines documents for correctness; prepares forms and other documents. Works with clients in a compassionate and confidential manner to ensure they have received all veteran benefits to which they are entitled. Compiles various types of statistics and posts and maintains general records. May work with payrolls and pay computation. Receives receipts for municipal services and maintains any number of files and provides information to the public. Requisitions office supplies, does sorting and mailing. Performs clerical functions and other duties as assigned by the Director of Veterans Services (DVS) or his designee.
Qualifications:
Basic knowledge and understanding of veterans services; the ability to respectfully interact with the general public in addressing their business with the department. Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other programs in the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with MUNIS or other municipal software a plus. Fluency in English and an additional language (ex: Spanish, Khmer, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Portuguese) preferred. Preference will be given to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Experience with OnBase and VetraSpec a plus. When applicants are substantially similar in terms of qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the City of Lynn for a continuous twelve-month period prior to the date of posting.
Employee will perform all duties required of the Veterans Services Department within the Principal Clerk classification.
*Please note that the salary scale is projected according to contractually negotiated salary increases between the City and AFSCME Local 193 for Fiscal Year 2025.
How To Apply
A completed application, can be submitted via:
- Email ([email protected])
- Regular Post
- In-Person at the Personnel Department, Room 307 in Lynn City Hall
If submitting via e-mail, please include the “JOB TITLE” in the subject line. Application review will begin after the priority date (Thursday, July 11) and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Title: "DVS Principal Clerk"
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED (Priority Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024)
All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by law.
The City of Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
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If you have any questions about the application process or need assistance, please call (781) 586-4000 or email us at [email protected].