Job Summary
Under the direction of the City Clerk and/or designee the Principal Clerk is responsible to perform a variety of duties of a moderately complex nature related to the operations of the City Clerk’s office as well as to provide exemplary customer service to constituents. Responsibilities include assistance in the preparation of meeting agendas issuance and maintenance of vital records and licenses. The incumbent is required to cross train in the duties and responsibilities of other city clerk department clerical roles in order to enhance productivity and promote teamwork and collaboration.

Full Job DescriptionCity Clerks Office Principal Clerk 11 2025

DisclaimerThe City of Fitchburg is an Equal Opportunity (EOE)/Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The responsibilities and duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

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Application Special InstructionsTo be considered for this position interested applicants must complete the application and upload a cover letter (Attn: Brittney Fish, Interim Director of Human Resources) and resume in addition to any other required and/or requested documents. All application materials must be received to be eligible for consideration.