Job Description
Join Houston's dynamic municipal team as our next City Clerk! This urgent opening offers a rare opportunity to shape civic operations at one of America's largest cities. We seek a meticulous leader to oversee official records, manage elections, and ensure transparent governance. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and possess a passion for public service, this is your moment to make history in Houston.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and certify all official city records, ordinances, and resolutions
- Administer municipal elections and voter registration programs
- Manage public records requests and document retention policies
- Oversee city council agendas, minutes, and legislative tracking
- Ensure compliance with open records laws and regulatory requirements
- Lead records management digitization and archival initiatives
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and legislative departments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years records management or municipal governance experience
- Texas Notary Public certification required
- Expertise in election administration and voter compliance
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Proven ability to manage high-volume public records requests
- Strong knowledge of Texas Local Government Code and open records laws