City of Newport Rhode Island C a r e e r O p p o r t u n i t y Position Title SENIOR CLERK Posting Date Tuesday June 16 2026 Closing Date Monday July 6 2026 Department City Clerk Brief Job Description essential functions of the job • Accepts processes and issues vital records in person and by mail request. • Maintain files on business registrations dog licenses VIT licenses liquor licenses private investigator license B&BHotelGuesthouse registrations rental dwelling registrations sound variance and Special Event applications drain layer licenses yard sale registrations 2 nd hand and holiday selling licenses and mechanicalarcadeamusement licenses any other license as may be available from the office of the City Clerk. • Updates the database and works within the State of Rhode Island Vital Reco rds database. • Issues Birth Death and Marriage documents as requested. • Files vital records with the State monthly. • Indexes Resolutions and Ordinances. • Reconciles cash drawer and processes payments to the Collectors office. • Provides sup port to land evidence and property records • Perform notary public duties as requested. Minimum Entrance Qualifications • High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one 1 year office work experience or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. • Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner with employees and the public and to work independentl y • Ability to execute oral and written instructions in a precise and timely manner • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment at efficient speed including calculator typewriter word processor computer • Ability to plan and organize work. • Ability t o manage multiple tasks in a detailed and accurate manner. Pay and Hours Per Week AFSCME Union Grade U1 Min. Salary 20.95 hour Max. Salary 24.46 hour 7123 rate FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE OFFERED Hours per week 40 Submit resume andor completed application to Director of Human Resources Department of Human Resources City Hall - 43 Broadway Newport Rhode Island 02840 hrnewportri.gov An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED DURING THE POSTING PERIOD INDICATED OR AS THE NEED EXISTS FOR THE POSITION CURRENTLY VACANT. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AND ALSO ON THE CITYS WEBSITE. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS THAT ARE RECEIVED UNSIGNED INCOMPLETE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OR POST -MARKED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. www.newportri.govjobs Tel 401 84 5-5393 Fax 401 845 -9364 401 -425 -0021