NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
Title: Deputy Municipal Clerk (Unclassified) Title Code: 01509
Location: City of Burlington, New Jersey Closing Date: N/A
Position: Full-time (Temporary)
Under direction of the Municipal Clerk on a regular and recurring basis, plans, organizes, manages, and
coordinates the various activities of the office in accord with state and local laws, rules, regulations, and
policies; may take and transcribe stenography; does other related duties. Successful candidate must be highly
self-motivated, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and have the ability to
multitask efficiently. Must be computer proficient and experienced with municipal software programs.
Position requires ability to assist the Municipal Clerk with all statutory duties, including but not limited to;
preparation of agendas, resolutions, minutes, ordinances, public record requests, issuing various permits and
licenses, records management, attendance at Council meetings and elections. Evening meetings and occasional
Saturdays required. Must have ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and be customer service
oriented. Must be able to effectively manage and meet multiple deadlines, and interface effectively with the
Governing Body, Administrator and other Department Heads, residents, employees, volunteers, business owners and
professionals.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of state and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and
procedures that apply to the administration of municipal affairs. Knowledge of methods and procedures used
to prepare a municipality for an election. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain the minutes of the governing
body. Ability to take and transcribe dictation. Ability to process, record, and file resolutions. Ability to
administer and record oaths of office. Ability to issue licenses and collect and record fees. Ability to purchase
supplies and equipment. Ability to answer and/or direct correspondence and inquiries for action to various
municipal departments.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduation from High School or possession of an approved High School Equivalency
Certificate.
Experience: Four (4) years of clerical experience involving responsibility for maintaining records of
business transactions and office activities requiring a knowledge of office systems/procedures.
Residency Requirements: Effective 9/1/11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act) requires all State and Local
government employees to reside in New Jersey unless exempted under the law.
If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to Johanna S. Conyer,
Business Administrator, City of Burlington, City Hall, 525 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016, or email them
to Zoraida Pagan at zpagan@burlingtonnj.us No phone calls please.
The City of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.