Job Description
Join the dynamic City of San Jose as a City Clerk and play a pivotal role in local governance! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to oversee critical municipal operations, ensuring transparency and efficiency in our democratic processes. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the administrative backbone of California's 10th largest city while serving our diverse community.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain official city records, ordinances, and resolutions
- Administer oaths of office and notary public services
- Prepare and distribute City Council meeting agendas and minutes
- Oversee municipal elections and voter registration compliance
- Coordinate public records requests in accordance with California law
- Manage city archives and historical documentation
- Facilitate public access to government information
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- 3+ years municipal government or public sector experience
- California Municipal Clerk certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of California Public Records Act and Brown Act
- Proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion