Job Details

Deputy Town Clerk. Position available immediately. Bethel, NC, pop. 1,380. The Town of Bethel is

seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Town Clerk. Under limited supervision, performs clerical-
administrative duties in support of the Clerk to the Board. Work involves performing a wide variety of

administrative support, secretarial work and office management. Work generally requires that employee
can independently handle certain activities such as information processing and referral, fiscal controls or a
special aspect of a program of office activity. Secretarial duties require an advanced level of tact and
discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters. Work requires cross training for back up of several
areas, as needed. Employee must be able to set priorities, work independently and have self-initiative in
activities. Reports to the Clerk to the Board.
Assists with the preparation of materials, agenda, and written documents for lown meetings. Assists in
assembling and distributes Commissioner agenda packets, places any required advertisements or notices
for the Board. Attends Commissioner meetings in absence of Town Clerk; takes minutes, files records and
minutes as required by law. Assists in the composition of ordinances, resolutions, and other written
documents as requested for the Commissioners.
Maintains roster of terms of boards and commissioner members. Locates ordinances, policies, rules and
regulations for a variety of people; provides copies; answers questions or refers to the proper Town
official. Assists in performing general financial related functions; assists in a variety of accounting tasks
such as payroll administration, handling the accounts payables, generating a variety of financial reports,
handling purchasing requests, and performing related fiscal duties.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of high school or equivalent and five years progressively responsible secretarial or
clerical/administrative experience including one year of administrative or office management experience;
or completion of a two-year secretarial science or business administration program and three years of
progressively responsible secretarial or clerical/administrative experience including one year of
administrative or office management experience; or completion of a four-year program in a college or
university preferred with a major emphasis on coursework in business administration, public
administration or other related field and six months of administrative or office management experience; or
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements
Must be a certified notary public or have the ability to obtain certification. Willing to attend and obtain the
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks by
attending certification school and classes through the UNC School of Government.
Starting salary: $41,184, depending on qualifications.
Apply by submitting resume, cover letter, Town of Bethel application in an envelope marked confidential.
Mail to: Town of Bethel, 141 Railroad St., or PO Box 337, Bethel, NC 27812. Or go to our website
www.bethelnc.org or email ...@townofbethelnc.org. Open until filled.
The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer.