Job Description
Join the City of San Diego's dynamic team as a City Clerk and become the guardian of civic integrity! This pivotal role ensures transparent governance through meticulous record management, election oversight, and legislative support. You'll serve as the official custodian of municipal records, facilitate public access to information, and uphold the highest standards of administrative excellence in America's Finest City.
Responsibilities
- Manage and preserve all official city records, ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes
- Oversee municipal elections, including ballot preparation, polling place coordination, and certification
- Administer oaths of office for public officials and notary services
- Facilitate public records requests ensuring compliance with California Public Records Act
- Coordinate City Council meetings, agendas, and legislative tracking systems
- Maintain legislative history and official codification of municipal codes
- Develop public engagement initiatives for transparency and accessibility
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government experience with records management
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred
- Expert knowledge of California Public Records Act and Brown Act
- Proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, DocuWare)
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for official documents
- Strong written communication skills for drafting ordinances and resolutions
- Experience coordinating municipal elections and public hearings