Job Description
Join Mesa's dynamic city government as our next City Clerk! This urgent opening offers a rare opportunity to shape civic operations in Arizona's third-largest city. We're seeking a meticulous leader to oversee elections, public records, and legislative processes while ensuring transparent governance. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the chance to serve a diverse community of 500,000 residents. Apply now to become an integral part of Mesa's administrative excellence!
Responsibilities
- Manage municipal elections, voter registration, and ballot preparation
- Oversee public records requests, document retention, and FOIA compliance
- Prepare City Council agendas, minutes, and legislative documentation
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city records
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications and public inquiries
- Ensure compliance with state statutes and municipal codes
- Lead records digitization and archiving initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- 5+ years of municipal government or records management experience
- Arizona Notary Public certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Deep knowledge of Arizona election laws and open meeting requirements
- Exceptional written/verbal communication and public speaking skills
- Project management experience with digital transformation initiatives
- Ability to handle sensitive information with utmost discretion