Job Description
Join the City of Virginia Beach as a City Clerk and become the cornerstone of municipal transparency and efficiency. We're seeking a meticulous professional to safeguard our city's democratic processes while serving as the official custodian of public records. This pivotal role combines legal compliance, public service excellence, and administrative leadership in a coastal community renowned for its quality of life. You'll shape how citizens engage with local government while upholding the highest standards of record-keeping and procedural integrity.
Responsibilities
- Manage official city records including ordinances, resolutions, minutes, and archival documents with precision
- Oversee City Council meetings agenda preparation, documentation, and compliance with open-meetings laws
- Administer public record requests ensuring timely responses while maintaining confidentiality protocols
- Attest official documents with the city seal and serve as custodian of municipal records
- Implement records retention schedules and digital preservation systems
- Coordinate election processes and voter registration services
- Develop procedural guides for council operations and record management
- Train staff on records management best practices and legal compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government or records management experience
- Expert knowledge of Virginia Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act
- Advanced proficiency in document management systems and municipal software
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error record maintenance capability
- Strong public presentation skills for council meetings and public forums
- Experience managing sensitive information with strict confidentiality