Job Description
Join the City of Virginia Beach's dynamic leadership team as we urgently seek an experienced City Clerk to uphold the integrity of municipal operations. This pivotal role ensures transparent governance through meticulous records management, legislative compliance, and exceptional public service. As a coastal city with over 450,000 residents, Virginia Beach offers a vibrant professional environment where your expertise will directly impact community engagement and civic accountability.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Apply now to become a cornerstone of our municipal framework during this critical hiring period.
Responsibilities
- Oversee official city records, ordinances, and council minutes with strict compliance to Virginia state statutes
- Manage public records requests and FOIA responses within legal timeframes
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seals and documents
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Provide legislative support to City Council and advisory boards
- Develop and implement records retention policies aligned with archival best practices
- Serve as primary liaison between citizens, government bodies, and legal counsel
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government or clerk experience
- VCP (Virginia Certified Public Administrator) certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of Virginia's Public Records Act and FOIA regulations
- Proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, DocuWare)
- Exceptional written communication skills for drafting official documents
- Ability to manage competing priorities with strict deadlines
- Valid Virginia driver's license