Tax Assessor Clerk
Part Time (up to 30 hours) | Hours: Flexible | Monday through Friday | Salary: $20.00 per hour
About Pennsauken Township
Pennsauken Township takes pride in the dedicated employees who serve our community with professionalism, accountability, and teamwork. Every department plays an important role in supporting residents, businesses, and visitors, and we value employees who bring integrity, reliability, and commitment to public service.
About Pennsauken Township Police Department
The Pennsauken Township Police Department is dedicated to protecting and serving the community's 35,000+ residents and diverse businesses. Guided by core values of integrity, respect, service, and fairness, our department relies on both sworn officers and civilian staff working together to deliver professional, reliable service to the community.
Position Summary
The OPRA Records Clerk supports the Police Department in processing requests for government records under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). This part-time position works directly with department staff to intake, track, and fulfill records requests within statutory deadlines, while safeguarding legally sensitive and exempt information. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working with law enforcement records.
Examples of Duties
- Receive official records requests and log them into the municipality or agency's database, assigning tracking numbers and noting the strict statutory deadlines for compliance
- Coordinate with relevant departments (e.g., Police, Public Works, Tax Assessor) to locate requested files, while carefully redacting legally sensitive/exempt information (e.g., social security numbers, juvenile records, or ongoing investigation details)
- Notify requestors of the status of their requests, provide cost estimates for document duplication, and issue formal responses granting or legally denying access
- Maintaining organized files and a records log for all processed requests
- Assisting requestors with general questions and referring more complex or legally ambiguous requests to direct supervisor
- Supporting the Police Department with other general clerical and administrative functions related to records management
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be computer literate
- Must speak, read, and write the English language
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Familiarity with OPRA and records management practices preferred; training will be provided
Benefits and Work Environment:
Pennsauken Township offers this part-time position sick time accrual in accordance with the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law. Employees are also eligible for the employee assistance program (EAP) and voluntary benefits such as AFLAC, credit union participation, and employee wellness programs.
If you are seeking a positive workplace that values a fun and collaborative job environment, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth, Pennsauken Township is a place where you will thrive.
Pennsauken Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently live in New Jersey or are you willing to relocate to New Jersey? Y/N (All employees of the Township of Pennsauken must reside in NJ)
Work Location: In person
