Land Use Clerk

Town of Bethlehem, CT
Land Use Clerk
Purpose:

Provides administrative support and general administrative duties for the Inlands Wetlands Agency and Planning Commission (IWA/PC), its members and support personnel.

Position Summary:

This is a part-time position. The Land Use Clerk serves at the pleasure of the Inland Wetlands Agency (IWA), the Planning Commission (PC), and the Board of Selectman (BOS).

Principal Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support for the IWA/PC, its members, and support staff including but not limited:

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• Prepare meeting agendas prior to scheduled meetings.
• Sends agendas to Town Clerk for posting prior to meetings.
• Emails previous meeting minutes, new applications with supporting documentation, and correspondence received by the IWA/PC to agency members for review prior to scheduled meeting.
• Attend scheduled meetings of both the IWA and the PC. Prepare accurate, timely written minutes of the activities and matters discussed and file same with the Town Clerk in a timely manner in compliance with local and state regulations.
• Ensure timely publications of IWA and PC decisions according to statutes and regulations.
• Prepare correspondence on behalf of the IWA/PC.
• Maintain IWA spreadsheet of all applications and all other activities. (URO)
• Prepare and maintain financial record summaries of all IWA/PC revenue and expenses to ensure transparency.
• Assist public with Land Use Applications. Ensure applications are complete and ready for Land Use Coordinator review.
• Prepare and deliver to the appropriate departments all evidence of expenses and receipts received by the IWA/PC in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and requests such as the Annual Report and the Budget
• Attend training when available.
• Work in concert with the Land Use Coordinator.
• Prepare quarterly DEEP reporting documents for review by the Land Use Coordinator (LUC).
• Prepare and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Forward to DEEP all Activity Reports submitted by applicants in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous administrative experience is preferred. Applicant must be:
• * Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

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• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to provide courteous and professional customer service.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with computer software packages such as word, excel, and outlook.

Other Requirements:

• Subject to background check and drug screening

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

• Bethlehem, CT 06751 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person