Job Posting: Deputy Village Clerk (Training Position)

Location: 6 Academy St
Position Type: Part-Time, Training Role (Transitioning to full-time Village Clerk – Summer 2026)

Position Overview

The Deputy Village Clerk serves as a principal administrative officer, responsible for maintaining official village records and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. This role supports the effective operation of village government through a variety of administrative and public-facing duties. This description is intended to outline the general scope and level of work for this position and is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, functions, or requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare agendas, minutes, and resolutions for village board meetings
  • Manage public notices, website updates and official correspondence
  • Process permit applications and oversee municipal elections
  • Handle Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests
  • Administer village tax collection, water and sewer billing, and payment processing
  • Maintain municipal databases and organize annual fuel bids
  • Provide notary services and enroll individuals in health insurance
  • Respond to public inquiries and provide general administrative support

 

Additional Duties

  • Serve as Minority and Small Business Officer for grant programs
  • Manage the Community Center
  • Support banking and purchasing activities
  • Report and maintain insurance claims
  • Sell garbage stickers and manage records
  • Process handicap applications

 

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills required
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to public service and community engagement

 

Position Details

This is a 10-15-hour a week position with a flexible training schedule. Once training is completed, the schedule is fixed for 5 days Monday-Friday with evening Board Meetings as needed. Training is $22.00/hour. Please submit resume, cover letter and civil service application by 3/18/2026 to clerk@villageofgreenwich.org or mail/drop at  6 Academy St, Greenwich, NY 12834

https://www.washingtoncountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24322/Application-for-Exam-or-Employment

 

 

NYS SPRING BURN BAN IN EFFECT BEGINNING MARCH 16TH 

NYS’s Ban on Outdoor Burning will be in effect beginning tomorrow (March 16th) and remains in effect through May 14th.
Washington County, NY – Department of Public Safety Fire Coordinator Glenn Bristol said, “Every spring we see how fast a simple brush fire can turn into a dangerous wildfire. Dry grass, wind, and one spark can put our communities and our firefighters at serious risk. New York State’s annual spring Burn Ban exists to stop those fires before they start. We’re asking everyone in Washington County to respect the ban and do their part to keep our communities and our first responders safe.”
WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED
– Burning of brush or yard debris
– Open fires used to burn leaves or trash (of any kind)
– Large uncontained fires
WHAT IS ALLOWED
– Small backyard fire pits (contained)
– Campfires
– Small fires for cooking
– Agricultural burns (in compliance with DEC regulations)
Have questions regarding the state’s Open Burning law? Check here first: https://dec.ny.gov/environmental…/air-quality/open-burning
VIOLATIONS & REPORTING VIOLATIONS
Violators of the open burning state regulation are subject to both criminal and civil enforcement actions, with a minimum fine of $500 for a first offense. To report environmental law violations, call 1-844-DEC-ECOs (1-844-332-3267). For search and rescue, reporting a wildfire or illegal activity on state lands and easements, call 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264).
NYS FIRE DANGER MAP
Our partners at the NYS  Department of Environmental Conservation regularly update the NYS Fire Danger maps – interested in the current Fire Danger status or looking to burn (safely and legally), check the map here (will be updated regularly as the fire weather season progresses): bit.ly/nysfiredangermaps
BE AWARE, PREPARED and STAY INFORMED
– Sign up for notifications with NY-Alert at https://alert.ny.gov

 

The Village election for two Board of Trustee seats will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Village Hall, 6 Academy Street.

Polls are open from noon – 9:00pm

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