(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Municipal Clerks
Job Description
Draft agendas and bylaws for town or city council; record minutes of council meetings; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; and prepare reports on civic needs.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
94
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Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members. |
93
|
Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens. |
92
|
Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices. |
92
|
Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments. |
89
|
Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings. |
89
|
Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities. |
87
|
Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents. |
84
|
Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information. |
84
|
Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration. |
82
|
Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed. |
79
|
Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions. |
78
|
Maintain fiscal records and accounts. |
74
|
Represent municipalities at community events or serve as liaisons on community committees. |
73
|
Serve as a notary of the public. |
71
|
Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results. |
71
|
Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters. |
68
|
Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts. |
58
|
Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees. |
49
|
Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators. |
46
|
Provide assistance to persons with disabilities in reaching less accessible areas of municipal facilities. |
43
|
Develop or conduct orientation programs for candidates for political office. |
41
|
Prepare reports on civic needs. |
31
|
Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
78
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
73
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
70
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
69
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
66
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
64
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
61
|
Processing Information
|
58
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
54
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
53
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
51
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
50
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
47
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
47
|
Interacting With Computers
|
45
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
45
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
44
|
Thinking Creatively
|
43
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
43
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
43
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
42
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
41
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
39
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
38
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
36
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
35
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
34
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
32
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
26
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
23
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
22
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
19
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
17
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
12
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
9
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
8
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
7
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
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