Job Description
Join the dynamic team at the City of Long Beach, California's fifth-largest city, as a City Clerk. This pivotal role ensures the integrity of municipal records while shaping civic engagement through transparent governance. You'll be the guardian of public information, facilitating seamless operations across all city departments while serving as a trusted resource for residents, officials, and community stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage official city records, including ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes
- Oversee election processes and voter registration compliance
- Administer public records requests and ensure legal transparency
- Coordinate City Council agenda preparation and documentation
- Maintain municipal code and legislative tracking systems
- Lead records management digitization initiatives
- Provide legislative research and policy analysis support
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 3 years municipal government or records management experience
- California Municipal Clerk certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Advanced proficiency in records management software (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Deep understanding of California Public Records Act and Brown Act
- Exceptional written communication and public speaking skills
- Experience managing election processes and voter registration systems