Job Description
Join the City of Mesa's dynamic team as a City Clerk and become a cornerstone of civic excellence. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the integrity of municipal operations while serving as the official record-keeper for one of Arizona's most vibrant communities. Your expertise will directly impact transparency, public trust, and the seamless functioning of local government. This position offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and preserve official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes with meticulous accuracy
- Administer municipal elections and voter registration processes in compliance with Arizona state law
- Manage public records requests and ensure timely, transparent information disclosure
- Oversee city clerk functions including document certification, oaths of office, and record retention
- Coordinate with city council, mayor's office, and department heads for legislative agenda management
- Develop and implement records management systems for digital and physical document storage
- Act as primary liaison between citizens and municipal government regarding public information access
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of municipal government or public records management experience
- Arizona Notary Public certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Proficiency in records management software (e.g., Laserfiche, DocuWare)
- Deep knowledge of Arizona open meeting laws (A.R.S. Title 38) and public records statutes
- Exceptional written communication skills for drafting official documents and reports
- Ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines
- Valid Arizona driver's license