Clerk 2026-097

City of Chicopee

Position:

Clerk

Department: Assessors’ Office Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW 1459 Admin, Full-Time (35 Hours/Week) Salary: Grade A02, Step 01 – Step 04, $18.52 – 24.45/Hour Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Certifications/Licenses Required: High School Diploma or GED

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s Assessors’ Office is hiring a Clerk who is secondarily responsible for excise tax matters and answering the office phones, waiting on the public at the office counter and data entry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Answering the phone
• Waiting on the general public at the counter
• Preparation of general correspondence, the filing of maps and property record cards
• Assists with the administrative duties of the excise tax clerk. Including the breakdown and issuance of the excise tax commitment, issuance, and maintenance of abatement documentation, monthly reports to the Auditor, communication and reports to DOR and RMV, maintenance of dealer and repair plates and exemption plates
• Assists with the scheduling of the sales appointments for Assessors
• Assist with the review of exemptions, abatements, and record keeping
• Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft word, excel
• Assists with record keeping and other related duties as the need arises
• Learning minimum requirements of other office jobs and related duties in case of emergency

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, sill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. – Required
• Ability to communicate and work with public and under pressure.
• Good computer and telephone skills.

BENEFITS

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following:

Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more…

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:

‘Indeed Apply’ OR Select: “Download Application” under “Tools”

Human Resources Department Chicopee City Hall – 2nd Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA, 01013

Questions? Phone: (413) 594-1510 Email: Recruiting@chicopeema.gov

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.