Date of Posting: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Department: Treasurer/Collector
Job Title: Principal Clerk
Vacancies: One (1) Permanent Full-time
Union Eligible: AFSCME Local 193
Work hours: City Hall Hours
Salary
$45,387.73 – Step 1
$47,251.87 – Step 2
$51,280.59 – Step 3
Duties:
Performs, according to standard office procedures, a variety of routine through complex clerical duties requiring a considerable degree of decision and thorough knowledge of the functions of the department or section. Examines documents for correctness; prepares forms and other documents. Compiles various types of statistics and posts and maintains general records. May work with payrolls and pay computation. Receives receipts for municipal services and maintains any number of files and provides information to the public. Requisitions office supplies, does sorting and mailing. Performs clerical functions and other duties as assigned by the Treasurer/Collector or her designee.
Qualifications:
Basic knowledge and understanding of financial systems; the ability to respectfully interact with the general public in addressing their business with the department. Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other programs in the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with MUNIS or other municipal software a plus. When applicants are substantially similar in terms of qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the City of Lynn for a continuous twelve-month period prior to the date of posting. Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Employee will perform all duties required of the Treasurer-Collector office within the Principal Clerk classification.
How To Apply
A completed application, can be submitted via:
- Email ([email protected])
- Regular Post
- In-Person at the Personnel Department, Room 307 in Lynn City Hall
If submitting via e-mail, please include the “JOB TITLE” in the subject line. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in order to be considered.
Job Title: "TC Principal Clerk"
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2025
* When applicants are substantially similar in terms of qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the City of Lynn for a continuous twelve-month period prior to the date of posting.
The City of Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
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If you have any questions about the application process or need assistance, please call (781) 598-4000 or email us at [email protected].