Job Description
Join the City of Long Beach's dynamic leadership team as we seek an experienced City Clerk to uphold the integrity of municipal governance and public service. This pivotal role ensures transparency, accessibility, and compliance in all city operations while serving as the official custodian of public records. You'll be instrumental in facilitating democratic processes and fostering community engagement through meticulous record management and legislative support.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all official city records, ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes
- Oversee municipal elections, voter registration, and redistricting processes
- Administer oaths, public records requests, and public information compliance
- Coordinate City Council meetings, agendas, and legislative tracking systems
- Ensure compliance with California Public Records Act and election laws
- Lead digital record modernization and document management initiatives
- Serve as filing officer for legal notices and official city publications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government experience with 2 years in clerk/records management
- California Election Official certification or equivalent credentials
- Expertise in public records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, M-Files)
- Deep knowledge of California Government Code and election procedures
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document automation tools
- Valid California driver's license and clean driving record