Deputy Clerk of the County Legislature - Cortland County Legislature

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-5076

https://www.cortland-co.org/263/Personnel-Civil-Service

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Deputy Clerk of the County Legislature

The work involves responsibility for performing statutory duties imposed by County Law and other applicable laws or directives of the Legislature. The Clerk of the County Legislature also furnishes research, investigative and clerical support to Legislators as needed. The duties are primarily administrative, requiring the exercise of good judgment in dealing with the confidentiality of subject matter. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of legislative procedure and protocol. The work is performed under general supervision with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the duties of the position. Does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

Salary: $49,781-66,258/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)

Location: Cortland County Legislature

Status: Unclassified

Benefit: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of service.

SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree in secretarial science or closely related field and one (1) year of clerical experience which involved the operation of a computer for word-processing, database or spreadsheet applications; OR

(b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experienceas defined in (a); OR

(c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NOTE:

Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.

Pre- employment screening required.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:

pers-dept@cortland-co.org

Application: https://www.cortland-co.org/266/JobExam-Application

APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

EOE Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

ISSUED: 3/13/24

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,781.00 - $66,258.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person