Job Description
Join the dynamic team at the City of Dallas, where innovation meets community impact! We're urgently seeking a highly skilled City Clerk to uphold the integrity of municipal governance and serve as the official custodian of city records. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of Dallas' democratic processes, ensuring transparency, compliance, and seamless operations across all city departments. If you're passionate about public service and possess meticulous attention to detail, this is your opportunity to shape the future of our thriving metropolis.
What We Offer: Comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence. The City of Dallas is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and safeguard all official city records, ordinances, resolutions, and minutes in compliance with Texas state laws
- Administer oaths, take official depositions, and serve as the custodian of the city seal
- Coordinate and facilitate city council meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and public records management
- Oversee public information requests and ensure timely responses per Texas Public Information Act
- Manage municipal elections, voter registration, and certification processes
- Develop and implement records retention policies and digitization initiatives
- Provide legislative research and documentation support to city leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of municipal government or public sector experience with records management
- Thorough knowledge of Texas open records laws (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) and election procedures
- Expertise in document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Professional certification as Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) highly desirable
- Exceptional written/verbal communication skills and ability to handle confidential information
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment