Job Description
Join the City of Wichita's dedicated team as a City Clerk, where you'll serve as the official record-keeper and municipal liaison. This pivotal role ensures transparency, compliance, and efficient governance for Kansas' largest city. Wichita offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to impact community operations directly.
As the guardian of municipal records, you'll maintain critical documents, coordinate public meetings, and support the legislative process. Ideal candidates possess meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for public service.
Responsibilities
- Manage and preserve official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes in compliance with state regulations
- Coordinate and prepare agendas for City Council and Board of Meetings
- Oversee municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Respond to public records requests with accuracy and timeliness
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seals
- Prepare and submit annual reports to state agencies
- Serve as liaison between city departments and governing bodies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of municipal government or records management experience
- Proficiency with records management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Kansas Notary Public certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Kansas Open Records Act and Sunshine Law
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion