Job Description
Join the City of Mesa's dynamic team as a City Clerk, a vital role ensuring transparent governance and efficient municipal operations. You'll be the cornerstone of civic integrity, managing official records, facilitating public access to information, and supporting the democratic process through election oversight. This position offers the opportunity to shape Mesa's administrative excellence while serving our diverse community with professionalism and precision.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance and preservation of official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes
- Manage public records requests and ensure compliance with open meeting laws
- Coordinate municipal election processes including voter registration and ballot preparation
- Administer city clerk functions including document authentication and record retention
- Provide legislative support to the City Council and assist with agenda preparation
- Develop and implement records management systems for long-term accessibility
- Serve as primary liaison between public officials and constituents regarding civic processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in municipal government records management
- Expertise in Arizona public records laws (ARS 39-121) and election procedures
- Advanced proficiency with document management systems and municipal software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Professional certification (e.g., MMC, CRM) preferred
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality