Job Description
Join the dynamic team at the City of Wichita as our next City Clerk! This immediate opportunity offers a chance to shape civic operations while serving Kansas' largest city. We're seeking a meticulous leader to safeguard public records, streamline legislative processes, and ensure transparent governance. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to impact community development in a thriving metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
- Manage official city records including ordinances, resolutions, and council minutes with absolute accuracy
- Administer oaths of office and serve as custodian of the municipal seal
- Coordinate all City Council meetings, agendas, and public hearings
- Ensure compliance with Kansas Open Records Act and Sunshine Law requirements
- Oversee records management system and document retention policies
- Process public records requests within statutory timeframes
- Prepare legal notices and official publications for public dissemination
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field required
- Minimum 3 years municipal government or records management experience
- Expertise in Kansas open records and open meetings laws
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and records management software
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error record maintenance
- Strong written/verbal communication skills for public interactions
- Kansas Notary Public commission preferred
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion