Job Description
Join the City of Portland's leadership team as City Clerk and become the guardian of civic integrity. This pivotal role ensures transparent governance, preserves historical records, and facilitates community engagement. You'll manage official documents, oversee elections, and uphold the highest standards of public service excellence in Oregon's most dynamic city.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance and preservation of all city records, ordinances, and minutes
- Manage municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Coordinate public records requests with legal compliance
- Lead city council meeting documentation and publication
- Develop records management systems for digital and physical archives
- Serve as custodian of the city seal and official documents
- Advise on municipal code updates and legislative processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- 5+ years in municipal records management or government operations
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred
- Expertise in Oregon public records laws and ORS 192
- Advanced proficiency in records management software
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience managing public meetings and election processes