Town Clerk

Employment Opportunities

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The Town of Capitol Heights is seeking an experienced and professional Town Clerk to support the Mayor and Council. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Mayor and Council, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and on time.

• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in a City/ Council Clerk’s office and/or governmental organization, including at least one (1) year directly engaged in municipal records management
• Experience in municipal government or similar setting is a plus.

Physical requirements
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The duties of the position require the incumbent to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces; and pushes and pulls drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull material and object weighing up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions
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Work is performed in a standard town office environment although standing, walking between work areas is required. Incumbent must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting using standard office equipment; possess visual acuity to read printed materials and a computer screen; and clear speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.

Position type / Expected hours of work
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This is a part-time position 20-30 hours per week plus Clerk will be required to work three evenings per month and additional evenings, as needed for council meetings. In situations when it is necessary to close the office for an extended period of time, such as COVID-19, the position will be deemed essential.