Job Description
Join the City of Kansas City's esteemed administrative team as our next City Clerk. This pivotal role serves as the official record-keeper and municipal governance advisor, ensuring transparency and compliance in all civic operations. You'll be the cornerstone of democratic processes, managing elections, preserving historical documents, and facilitating seamless communication between citizens and government bodies. This is your opportunity to shape the administrative backbone of America's Heartland while advancing your career in public service.
Responsibilities
- Oversee official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes with meticulous documentation standards
- Manage municipal elections, voter registration, and ballot certification processes
- Provide legal and procedural guidance to city council and department heads
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seal documentation
- Coordinate public records requests while ensuring compliance with Sunshine Law
- Develop and implement records retention policies for long-term archival integrity
- Act as primary liaison between citizens and city government on procedural matters
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 3 years municipal government or public sector experience
- Expert knowledge of Missouri Sunshine Law and municipal governance protocols
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (CMS/RMS)
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred
- Exceptional written communication and document drafting abilities
- Proven experience with election administration and voter compliance
- Strong ethical judgment and discretion handling sensitive information