MARITIME RECORDS CLERK 0073

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs specialized clerical duties requiring knowledge of the rules and regulations inherent in the management and products of a town’s waterways system and the operation of its marine equipment. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation and issuance of various permits and the recordkeeping of matters pertinent to the activities of the Board of Trustees and Bay Constables. Work involves contact with the general public regarding the Board of Trustee’s functions and procedures. Supervision may be exercised over support staff personnel. Work is performed under the supervision of the President of the Board of Trustees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Performs specialized recordkeeping work inherent to a town’s waterways system and its related projects;

Interprets the rules, regulations, provisions, penalties and violations of all applications and permits to the public;

Receives and prepares applications for permits for structures affecting the bottom of town waters and/or their inhabitants;

Issues all permits approved by the Board of Trustees;

Prepares and issues applications for building inspections for structures built within 500 feet of the waterfront;

Prepares correspondence to inquiries from federal, state, and local officials, and the general public regarding the operations of the Board of Trustees;

Oversees the collection and recording of permit fees and their deposit into bank accounts;

Types from general instructions, forms, financial statements, correspondence, receipts, vouchers, reports, permits and other materials;

Maintains inventory of departmental equipment, including patrol boats and vehicles, shop and office equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of office terminology and procedures and common office appliances; good knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; knowledge of town waterways and their related projects, including bulkheading, docks, dredging, moorings, buoys and shellfish transplants; knowledge of town ordinances and rules pertaining to the activities of the Board of Trustees; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to make decisions in accordance with town rules and regulations relating to the Board of Trustees; ability to understand the operation of marine equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, and the general public; ability to perform skilled typing, clerical and office duties in a confidential and responsible manner; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of clerical experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a maritime-related field.

R01/31/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive