Job Description
Join Houston's dynamic municipal team as a City Clerk and become the guardian of civic integrity! This pivotal role ensures transparent governance through meticulous record management, meeting coordination, and public service excellence. Shape the heartbeat of America's fourth-largest city while upholding the highest standards of administrative precision and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Manage official municipal records, ordinances, and meeting minutes with meticulous accuracy
- Coordinate City Council agendas, hearings, and public forums
- Oversee election administration and voter registration processes
- Serve as custodian of public records and respond to public information requests
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city documents
- Facilitate interdepartmental communications and document workflows
- Ensure compliance with state open records laws and municipal regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of municipal government or records management experience
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Deep knowledge of Texas Local Government Code and election procedures
- Exceptional written communication and documentation skills
- Valid Texas Notary Public commission or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion