Job Description
The City of Tucson is urgently seeking an experienced City Clerk to join our dynamic public service team. As the guardian of municipal records and elections integrity, you'll play a pivotal role in our democratic processes while serving a vibrant desert community. This urgent opening requires immediate availability to ensure seamless continuity of essential civic functions. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make tangible impacts in one of America's most livable cities.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all official city records, ordinances, and resolutions with meticulous accuracy
- Oversee municipal election administration including voter registration and ballot certification
- Prepare and certify official city documents including contracts, minutes, and public notices
- Serve as the primary liaison between city departments and the public records request process
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seal documentation
- Coordinate public hearings and ensure compliance with open meeting laws
- Develop and implement records retention policies compliant with Arizona state statutes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of municipal clerk or records management experience
- Arizona Municipal Clerk certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Proficiency with records management software and document imaging systems
- Deep knowledge of Arizona open meeting laws (ARS §38-431) and public records statutes
- Exceptional attention to detail with demonstrated accuracy in document management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public interactions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines