Job Description
Join the dynamic team at the City of San Diego as our next City Clerk! This premier leadership role shapes the foundation of our municipal governance by ensuring transparency, compliance, and civic engagement. You'll oversee critical elections, manage official records, and serve as the custodian of the city's legislative history. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact in America's Finest City.
Responsibilities
- Administer municipal elections with rigorous compliance to state and federal regulations
- Manage and preserve all official city records, ordinances, and resolutions
- Provide legislative support to the Mayor and City Council with agenda preparation and minute documentation
- Oversee public records requests and information disclosure protocols
- Lead voter education initiatives and enhance civic participation programs
- Supervise City Clerk department staff and operational workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in municipal government or public sector record management
- California Municipal Clerk certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Expert knowledge of election law, Brown Act, and public records regulations
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems and municipal software
- Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated public speaking experience