Job Description
Join the City of Colorado Springs as our next City Clerk and become the guardian of civic integrity! As the cornerstone of local government operations, you'll orchestrate seamless elections, maintain official records, and ensure transparent governance in Colorado's second-largest city. This pivotal role combines meticulous record-keeping with public service excellence in a dynamic mountain community.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced municipal environments, possesses unwavering attention to detail, and is passionate about preserving democratic processes. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape how our 500,000+ residents engage with local government.
Responsibilities
- Administer municipal elections with precision, including ballot preparation, polling site coordination, and certification of results
- Maintain and safeguard official city records, ordinances, minutes, and public documents in compliance with state statutes
- Provide legislative support to City Council, including agenda preparation, public hearing coordination, and minute compilation
- Oversee public records requests, ensuring timely responses while balancing transparency and legal compliance
- Manage city clerk's office operations, staff supervision, and budget administration
- Serve as the official custodian of the city seal and authenticate official documents
- Develop public outreach initiatives to enhance civic engagement and election participation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of municipal government or public records management experience
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred
- Expert knowledge of Colorado election laws (Title 1, CRS) and open records statutes
- Advanced proficiency in document management systems and municipal software
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to interact with diverse stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with competing deadlines
- Valid Colorado driver's license and clean driving record