Clerk - Assessors' Office

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recurring Sick Time

Vacation

Thirteen Holidays Per Year

Retirement Plan

and more...

Job summary

The City of Chicopee is seeking a Clerk for the Assessors' Office to support excise tax tasks, greet the public at the counter, and perform data entry. This role requires basic computer skills and reliable communication, helping keep daily operations efficient.

The position is full-time, non-exempt under UFCW 1459 Admin, offering a wage range of $18.52 to $24.45 per hour and standard city benefits. Prior HS diploma/GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience/training; or equivalent.
• Good computer and telephone skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone.
• Wait on the general public at the counter.
• Prepare general correspondence and file maps and property record cards.
• Assist with excise tax clerk duties, including issuance of commitments and abatement docs.
• Maintain monthly reports to the Auditor and communicate with DOR and RMV.

Skills

Public contact

Data entry

Telephone skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Clerk - Assessors' Office Department: Assessors' Office Employment

Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW 1459 Admin, Full-Time (35 Hours/Week). Salary: Grade A02, Step 01 - Step 04, $18.52 - 24.45/Hour. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Certifications/Licenses Required: High School Diploma or GED.

SUMMARY: The City of Chicopee's Assessors' Office is hiring a Clerk who is secondarily responsible for excise tax matters and answering the office phones, waiting on the public at the office counter and data entry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Answering the phone
• Waiting on the general public at the counter
• Preparation of general correspondence, the filing of maps and property record cards
• Assists with the administrative duties of the excise tax clerk, including the breakdown and issuance of the excise tax commitment, issuance, and maintenance of abatement documentation, monthly reports to the Auditor, communication and reports to DOR and RMV, maintenance of dealer and repair plates and exemption plates
• Assists with the scheduling of the sales appointments for Assessors
• Assist with the review of exemptions, abatements, and record keeping
• Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel
• Assists with record keeping and other related duties as the need arises
• Learning minimum requirements of other office jobs and related duties in case of emergency

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent.
• Combination Of Education And Experience. Required Ability To communicate and work with public and under pressure. Good computer and telephone skills.

BENEFITS

• Recurring Sick Time
• Vacation
• Thirteen Holidays Per Year
• Retirement Plan
• and more...

Location: Human Resources Department Chicopee City Hall - 2nd Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA, 01013. Phone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]