Job Description
Shape the heartbeat of local governance as Fresno's next City Clerk! Join our dynamic municipal team to safeguard democratic processes and preserve the city's institutional memory. This pivotal role combines administrative excellence with public service impact in California's fifth-largest city. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving 540,000+ residents while working from Fresno's historic City Hall.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all municipal elections, including ballot preparation, polling site coordination, and certification of results
- Manage official city records, ordinances, resolutions, and archival documents with meticulous accuracy
- Administer oaths of office and provide notary services for city officials and the public
- Prepare agendas, minutes, and official documentation for City Council and commission meetings
- Ensure compliance with California Public Records Act and Brown Act transparency requirements
- Lead records management digitization initiatives to improve public access efficiency
- Advise city departments on legislative procedures and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of municipal government or public sector administrative experience
- California Notary Public certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Expertise in records management systems and document preservation protocols
- Deep knowledge of California election laws and municipal governance frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and records management software
- Exceptional written communication skills for drafting official documents
- Valid California driver's license with clean driving record