Incoming majority hangs out ‘Help Wanted’
TROY, N.Y. » The City Council’s incoming Democratic majority is seeking qualified applicants for several appointed positions it is looking to fill as members prepare to take office Jan. 1.
The four-member caucus is seeking city residents to fill twoyear terms in the City Clerk’s Of- fice, as city auditor, city marshals and a legislative assistant to the council. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates should respond with a statement of interest and qualifying documentation by Wednesday.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for Troy, and we are looking for people who want to contribute to Troy’s ongoing prog- ress and success,” said Anasha Cummings, councilmember-elect for District 4. “The city of Troy elected a well- qualified and passionate team, eager to develop policies and practices that make the city an ever stronger partner for our citizens, we hope to add to this team with some great staff.”
The city clerk is responsible for attending meetings, keeping official records of council pro- ceedings, providing status reports and performing other administrative duties involved with managing the clerk’s office, as required by law or ordinance. This is a full-time position with an anticipated salary of $50,000.
The clerk’s office is customer service- oriented, with a wide variety of administrative functions to serve the business needs of the city and our residents. The City Council calls for a professional staff to be welcoming and re-
sponsive to all public requests, with the ability to guide people through local government processes.
The office is responsible for processing and issuing official licenses, including marriage, fishing and dog licenses, and event permits, as well as filing other important documentation submitted to the city. The deputy clerk supports the clerk in these responsibilities and generally takes the lead on the licensing and permitting processes. This is a full-time position with anticipated salary of $40,000.
The clerk’s office will also include an office assistant in a full-time or part-time capacity, depending on operational structure established and the abilities of the applicants. The legislative assistant assists in the organization and administration of City Council functions and duties. This part-time position will focus on policy development and research, but also serves as a liaison to community and advisory committees, as well as coordinate the student internship program. Other responsibilities include coordinating the council’s social media presence, internal and external communications and management of constituent services.
The city auditor involves direct oversight of city purchases and expenditures, and qualified candidates must have three years’ experience in auditing, accounting or fiscal management. This is a part-time position at City Hall during regular business hours with an anticipated salary of $17,500.
City marshals are appointed by the council, but primarily serve the court system in legal processes related to evictions. Candidates should be able to handle complex legal documentation and processes with efficiency and accuracy.
There are five positions to be filled in order to assist in carrying out eviction cases on a per diem basis as requested by the courts. Time commitments and salaries will be negotiable based on needs and qualifications of applicants in accordance with the charter requirements and needs of the city.
Full information and updates about these positions is available at www.troy- plan.org.
“We have so many talented residents in Troy with the necessary skills to fill these positions,” Cummings said. “We are confident that we will find the best candidates possible, in a manner that is both open and transparent.”
All of these positions are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the council. Candidates should have the ability to work with the public and should also show attention to detail, be well-organized and have the ability to work independently. Interested candidates should submit a brief statement of interest supported by resume and references to apply@troycitycouncil.com.