The Finance Department is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.

Employment Opportunities

TOWN OF WATERBURY
Tax & Utility Billing Clerk

Primary Role:

The position is responsible for timely and accurate billing and collection of taxes and water and wastewater utility charges. The position maintains all tax and utility records associated with the billing and collections process. The position is forward facing with a substantial customer service component.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Process billing for the water and wastewater departments on a quarterly basis, and process tax billing annually. Regularly apply penalties and late fees to delinquent accounts.
• Accept and appropriately track payments for all forms of municipal charges.
• Maintain records to ensure accurate billing, account maintenance, and adjustments.
• Provide all necessary records for annual audit.
• Work with department staff to ensure accurate and timely meter readings.
• Take a lead role in managing the Town’s utility billing and tax collection software systems.
• Process applications for new water and wastewater accounts.
• Assist customers with understanding invoice details and payment options.
• Work closely with the Town Clerk and administrative staff to answer customer questions related to all aspects of Town operations.
• Assist and serve as a backup for processing payroll and accounts payable.
• Assist the Municipal Manager and other staff members with various administrative tasks that are necessary to efficiently conduct government operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service and the ability to work as a team with co-workers.
• Experience performing related financial or analytical work of similar nature and complexity.
• Education or training in accounting or business functions.
• Experience working with accounting software, Microsoft excel, and related software.

This position reports to the Town Bookkeeper, and works closely with the Town Clerk, Director of Public Works and Municipal Manager.

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Employment Application

Job Title: Program Coordinator          Department: Recreation

Status: Full-time hourly with benefits

Salary: up to $50,000

Job Summary:
The Program Coordinator will develop, implement, and supervise current and future recreation programs for the Town of Waterbury, including afterschool and summer programs. Program Coordinator will work directly with students to provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised afterschool and summer programs. The position is responsible for implementing lesson planning and activities, a positive learning environment, establishing a positive rapport with students and guardians, co-workers, and preparing materials and supplies.During the summer, the Program Coordinator will also be a Camp Director at the Waterbury Recreation Summer Camp.

In addition, the Program Coordinator will complete associated administrative and customer service tasks, as well as assist with community events and/or projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:
The Program Coordinator will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of programs
• Evaluates the program daily to suggest improvement, needs, hazards, and/or trends to Recreation Director for further evaluation
• Handle communications with the community in a timely manner
• Develop and adjust programming to best serve community needs
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and training of program staff
• Administrative work pertaining to programs, participants, and municipal process
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and materials in support of athletic and recreation programs
• Attend and assist with municipal community events
• Assist with facility inquiries and rentals

Required Skills/Abilities:
The Program Coordinator will need to have:

• Necessary verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and with others
• The ability to supervise seasonal staff
• The ability to serve, communicate with, and work with a diverse population
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe programs (preferred)
• Experience with MyRec.com software (preferred)
• Must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting

Education and Experience:
The Program Coordinator must have:

• 2 years of related experience, preferably in a position supervising programs and other staff, OR
• A combination of experience and education that may be considered equivalent to the previous requirement – College work in a related area (Recreation, Athletics, Education, Business, Public Administration) is helpful; an Associate’s Degree at minimum is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Lifeguard certification (preferred)
• Candidate shall pursue and obtain these certifications, if not presently certified

Interested applicants should complete an Employment Application and send to Katarina Lisaius (klisaius@ waterburyvt.com) with their cover letter and resume. Application deadline is September 29, 2023.