Job Description
Join Houston's dynamic municipal team as a Senior City Clerk! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage critical administrative functions and ensure compliance with state regulations. This pivotal role supports transparent governance while serving Houston's diverse communities.
What you'll achieve:
- Spearboard City Council meeting documentation and records management
- Oversee public records requests with precision and timeliness
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration programs
- Develop departmental policies aligned with Texas Local Government Code
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain official council minutes, ordinances, and resolutions
- Manage public records requests per Texas Public Information Act
- Administer municipal elections and voter registration databases
- Oversee document imaging and archival systems
- Train staff on records management protocols
- Coordinate with city departments for compliance documentation
- Serve as custodian of city seal and official documents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- 5+ years municipal clerk or records management experience
- Texas Certified Municipal Clerk (TCMC) designation preferred
- Expertise in Texas Local Government Code compliance
- Advanced proficiency in document management software
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage high-volume public records requests