Job Description
Join Houston's dynamic municipal team as an immediate-hire City Clerk! This pivotal role ensures the seamless operation of governmental processes while serving as the official record-keeper for one of America's fastest-growing cities. You'll be at the heart of civic operations, managing critical documentation, facilitating public access to information, and supporting the City Council's legislative functions. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals with a passion for public service and municipal governance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all official city records, ordinances, and council proceedings with meticulous accuracy
- Manage public records requests and ensure compliance with open records laws
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Prepare and maintain city council meeting agendas and official minutes
- Serve as custodian of city seal and official documents
- Facilitate public access to municipal information through digital and physical channels
- Collaborate with legal department on ordinance codification and updates
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 3 years municipal government or records management experience
- Proficiency in document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, M-Files)
- Thorough knowledge of Texas open records laws and municipal procedures
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for official records
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public interactions
- Experience with council meeting protocols and minute-taking
- Texas Notary Public certification preferred