Job opening for Village of Forest Utility Clerk
October 4, 2026

The Village of Forest is looking for a reliable, friendly, and detail-oriented Utility Clerk to join our team part-time. In this role, you will be a main point of contact at the village office. You will handle utility billing, process payments, and assist residents. This position also helps other Village of Forest departments in a clerical role.
Hours and Rate of Pay
The Utility Clerk is a part-time position of approximately 28 hours per week. The starting rate of pay is $15 to $19 an hour.
Position Summary
- Complete printing and mailing of utility bills
- Collect and process payments from customers in multiple formats
- Complete and report past due accounts and shut off notices
- Prepare and complete daily bank deposits
- Send and retrieve the daily mail
- Contact customers about bills, meter reads, park rental, and other questions
- Maintain a database with updated customer information and payments
- Prepare work orders for any customer issues
- Use Excel, email, Microsoft programs, and billing software
- Complete clerical duties for departments
Supervision
This position is under the supervision of the Village and Administrator and Fiscal Officer.
How to Apply
Send your resume to Village of Forest, 211 W. Lima Street, Forest, OH 45843. Call the office at 419-273-2500 with any questions. This position will remain open until a candidate is selected.
Disclaimer
The foregoing job description does not constitute an employment contract. The Utility Clerk is an “at will” employee. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description identifies the kinds of duties that may be assigned. It does not describe all duties that may ever be required, and it does not limit the assignments an employee may be given.