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P/T Records Retention Clerk at the City of Somerville Clerk's Office

Description:

TITLE: P/T RECORDS RETENTION CLERK – CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
HOURS: 12-18 PER WEEK (Flexible)
SALARY: $16.00-$18.00 PER HOUR

DUTIES:

Performs archiving and records retention duties. Reviews and categorizes records to determine their content and place in the city’s record keeping scheme. Conducts basic preservation activities such as cleaning and re-housing. Shelves and moves large volumes of records. Implements and amends the city’s municipal records retention schedule in light of local record keeping needs and practices as well as the state’s records retention schedule. Assists in managing offsite records storage. Works with staff throughout municipal government to coordinate citywide archiving and records preservation activities. Performs other, related duties assigned by the City Clerk.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate student or recent MA/MS
* Ability to exercise independent judgment
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with records reviewed
* Ability to be precise and detail-oriented
* Ability to communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing, and to work well with others in a team setting
* Ability to operate a computer in a Microsoft Windows and Office environment, including familiarity with databases
* Ability to physically access and review municipal records, use a stepladder to access and store records if necessary, and carry large volumes of records

How to Apply:

Applications should be forwarded to:
Personnel Department
City of Somerville
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
TELE: 617 625-6600 x3300
FAX: 617 666-4426
personnel@somervillema.gov

If you have questions, contact:
John J. Long, City Clerk
City of Somerville
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
TELE: 617 625-6600 x4110
FAX: 617 625-4239
jlong@somervillema.gov