Town of Bucksport - Town Clerk/Assistant Manager

Start Date: September 30, 2024 | End Date: October 21, 2024
County: Hancock County
Job Type: Clerk, Manager

TOWN CLERK/ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER POSITION OPENING

          The Town of Bucksport is seeking a Town Clerk/Assistant Town Manager. This position is a full-time salaried position working Monday through Thursday and attending meetings/elections/trainings as required.   The primary job responsibilities for this position will be all functions related to the Town Clerk including serving as Registrar of Voters, overseeing elections, vital records, business licensing, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife licensing, and staff training of the deputy clerk. The position will also serve as an assistant to the Town Manager. With the current manager retiring in 2025, the Town Council wishes to ensure that the transition is smooth, and believes that bringing someone on board to get up to speed on the many issues and projects with which the Town is involved would help to do that. The successful candidate would be encouraged to apply for the manager position upon the retirement of the current manager.

          We are looking for a team player who is certified as a Town Clerk but also has additional municipal experience as a manager or assistant manager. This person must like people, be patient, flexible, detail oriented, and able to multi-task.  Budgetary experience, creative problem-solving ability and experience working with TRIO software is required.  The successful candidate will understand that ‘close enough is not good enough’ in municipal accounting, and will have experience in handling money.

          The Town of Bucksport offers a comprehensive benefit package including competitive wages, health insurance, Income Protection, Maine State Retirement, life insurance, and sick & vacation time. Interested persons should submit a job application (which can be picked up at the Town Office or found on the town website at bucksportmaine.gov under Application Forms) including 3 references as well as a cover letter indicating why they think they would be right for the job.

          Deadline for applications is Thursday, October 21st at 4 p.m. They should be submitted to Town Manager, PO Drawer X, Bucksport, ME  04416 or emailed to slessard@bucksportmaine.gov

The Town of Bucksport is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and retains the right to accept or reject any/all applications.