Job Description
The City of Atlanta is seeking a dynamic Senior City Clerk to join our municipal leadership team. As the guardian of official records and public information, you'll be instrumental in ensuring transparent governance and efficient civic operations. This pivotal role combines administrative excellence with public service integrity in one of America's most vibrant cities.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all official city records, ordinances, and council minutes with meticulous attention to detail
- Oversee public records requests and ensure compliance with Georgia Open Records Act
- Coordinate city council meetings, agendas, and documentation processes
- Administer municipal elections and voter registration programs
- Lead records management digitization initiatives and document retention policies
- Serve as primary liaison between citizens, council members, and municipal departments
- Develop and implement departmental workflow optimization strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government experience with records management
- Expertise in Georgia Open Records Act and municipal governance protocols
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, DocuWare)
- Proven ability to manage complex public records requests and FOIA compliance
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Professional certification (e.g., MMC, CRM) strongly preferred