Job Description
Join Oakland's dynamic municipal team as a Senior City Clerk and become the guardian of our city's democratic processes and institutional memory. This pivotal role combines public service excellence with meticulous record-keeping in one of America's most vibrant cities. You'll serve as the official custodian of municipal records, oversee election integrity, and provide critical legislative support while shaping Oakland's governance framework.
We offer comprehensive benefits including competitive healthcare, CalPERS retirement, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Oakland values diversity, equity, and inclusion – your unique perspective will help us better serve our diverse community of 440,000 residents.
Responsibilities
- Manage and preserve all official city records, ordinances, resolutions, and minutes with meticulous attention to legal compliance
- Oversee municipal election processes including ballot preparation, polling place coordination, and results certification
- Provide legislative support to City Council including agenda preparation, public hearing coordination, and code enforcement
- Administer oaths of office, public records requests (CPRA), and vital records with strict confidentiality protocols
- Lead digital transformation of records management systems while ensuring archival integrity
- Advise city officials on parliamentary procedure, municipal law, and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years experience in municipal clerk or government records management
- California Municipal Clerk certification or ability to obtain within 12 months
- Expertise in parliamentary procedure (Robert's Rules of Order) and California election law
- Advanced proficiency in records management software and document imaging systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with public-facing experience