Job Description
Join the dynamic City of Arlington team as a Senior City Clerk and become the guardian of our democratic processes. In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate seamless municipal operations while ensuring transparency, compliance, and exceptional public service. Your expertise will directly shape how our community engages with local government through meticulous record-keeping, efficient meeting administration, and unwavering integrity.
We're seeking a visionary leader who thrives in high-stakes environments and values precision as much as public service. If you're passionate about governance excellence and want to make tangible impacts in one of America's fastest-growing cities, this is your opportunity to elevate your career while serving your community.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all municipal elections, including ballot preparation, polling place coordination, and compliance with Texas Election Code
- Manage and preserve official city records, ordinances, minutes, and historical documents with archival precision
- Administer City Council meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and public hearing facilitation
- Serve as the primary liaison between citizens and government bodies, ensuring responsive public inquiry resolution
- Implement and maintain records management systems compliant with state retention policies
- Supervise municipal licensing functions (business, alcohol, permits) and revenue collection processes
- Coordinate public records requests while balancing transparency requirements with legal constraints
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years municipal government or public sector experience with records management focus
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation or willingness to obtain within 12 months
- Expertise in Texas Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, and election administration
- Advanced proficiency in records management software (e.g., Laserfiche, DocuWare)
- Exceptional written communication skills for drafting legal documents and public notices
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
- Experience supervising staff and implementing process improvements