Job Description
Join the dynamic City of Long Beach as a Senior City Clerk and become a cornerstone of municipal governance. In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate critical civic functions while shaping the future of our vibrant coastal city. We're seeking a visionary leader to uphold transparency, preserve institutional memory, and streamline operations for our diverse community. Your expertise will directly impact how Long Beach residents engage with their government.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all municipal elections, ballot preparation, and compliance with election laws
- Manage official records, archives, and document retention systems
- Facilitate City Council meetings, agendas, and public record documentation
- Administer oaths of office and public records requests
- Coordinate legislative tracking and ordinance codification
- Lead departmental technology initiatives for records management
- Develop public engagement programs for civic transparency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- 5+ years municipal government experience with 2+ in supervisory role
- California Municipal Clerk certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Expertise in election administration and public records laws
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Exceptional written communication and public speaking skills
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders