Job Description
Join Seattle's dynamic municipal team as a Senior City Clerk and become the guardian of civic integrity. In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate seamless electoral processes, safeguard critical municipal records, and ensure transparent governance for our vibrant community. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, our award-winning city offers unparalleled work-life balance in one of America's most livable cities. We're seeking a detail-oriented leader passionate about public service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage comprehensive election administration including voter registration, ballot design, and polling site coordination
- Oversee municipal records retention, digitization, and FOIA compliance protocols
- Facilitate City Council proceedings through minute-taking, ordinance tracking, and agenda management
- Lead public records requests with precision and adherence to RCW requirements
- Develop and implement records management systems for 50+ city departments
- Train staff on municipal code compliance and records retention policies
- Collaborate with legal counsel on public records litigation support
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years municipal clerk or records management experience
- Washington State Municipal Clerk Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Advanced proficiency in records management software (e.g., Laserfiche, DocuWare)
- Expert knowledge of RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act) and election law
- Exceptional written communication skills demonstrated through sample records management plans
- Proven experience managing FOIA requests and public records litigation