Clerk to the Board

August 21, 2024

Moore County Government

Carthage

FULL TIME

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
This position is the official, legally accountable, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners and must be appointed and duly sworn into official public office. This position is a part of the Management or Administrative Team with the County Manager, Assistant County Manager (s), and the County Attorney. Work involves creating, coordinating, and maintaining a permanent record of Board actions including historical and current official records; researching, interpreting, and analyzing various reports and activities; and assuring that legally required Board operational processes and procedures are followed. The position requires the use of considerable judgment and independent action and may include the delegation of work to others. Work requires a high level of discretion and often requires the use and handling of confidential information. The Clerk to the Board is responsible for responding to requests from the general public, the news media and County employees for information and/or services. The Clerk shall perform any duties that may be required by law or the board of commissioners. The Clerk shall serve as such at the pleasure of the Board.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
•Thorough knowledge of the procedures, responsibilities and operation of the Board of County Commissioners and the operation of various County departments
•Thorough knowledge of the North Carolina General Statutes and of local ordinances governing the responsibilities of the County Clerk and County government in general
•Thorough knowledge of State open meetings and public records laws
•Thorough knowledge of computer programs including word processing, spread sheet, and file maintenance programs
•Thorough knowledge of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling with the ability to compose effectively
•Thorough knowledge of administrative practices and procedures
•Working knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and modern office
procedures. Must possess exceptional organizational skills.
•Skill in planning and setting up meetings
•Skill in making scheduling and travel arrangements and decisions, including knowledge
of hotel, airline, and car rental agency procedures
•Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the application of standards to
a variety of work situations and to organize and plan work to meet deadlines in a variety of
situations
•Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with public officials,
news media representatives, and the general public, including irate citizens
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor’s or Associate Degree from an appropriately accredited institution with a major in Public Administration, Finance, Business, or related field and two (2) years of experience in administrative work OR
•An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
***Must be a certified notary public or have the ability to obtain certification. Must be willing to attend and successfully complete courses at the Institute of Government of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that apply toward certification by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) as a Certified Municipal Clerk. Be willing, once certified, to meet the requirements for entry into IIMC’s Master Municipal Clerks Academy and progress toward receiving the Master Municipal Clerk designation.
TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,804.00 - $139,608.00 per year
Work Location: In person

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