Job Description
Join the City of Detroit's dynamic team as City Clerk and become a cornerstone of civic excellence. This critical role ensures transparent governance by safeguarding public records, managing official documentation, and facilitating seamless municipal operations. If you're passionate about public service and possess meticulous attention to detail, this is your opportunity to shape Detroit's future while upholding the highest standards of integrity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage, preserve, and provide access to official city records, ordinances, and minutes
- Oversee election administration and voter registration processes
- Coordinate public record requests and ensure compliance with FOIA regulations
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seal
- Support City Council meetings with documentation and procedural guidance
- Lead records management systems implementation and digitization initiatives
- Train staff on records retention policies and legal compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal records management or public sector experience
- Expertise in FOIA compliance and records retention policies
- Proficiency with document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, OnBase)
- Valid Michigan Notary Public commission
- Proven project management skills for system implementations
- Exceptional written/verbal communication and organizational abilities