Job Description
Join NYC's dynamic municipal leadership as we urgently seek an experienced Senior City Clerk to oversee critical administrative functions. This high-impact role ensures legal compliance, maintains public records integrity, and facilitates seamless inter-departmental operations. Ideal for meticulous professionals with deep knowledge of municipal regulations and crisis management expertise. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to shape New York's governance framework.
Responsibilities
- Manage all official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes with absolute precision
- Oversee public record requests and ensure timely, compliant responses
- Coordinate municipal elections, voter registration, and ballot administration
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seal documentation
- Lead crisis response protocols for urgent public records emergencies
- Develop digital record-keeping systems and process improvements
- Advise City Council on legal compliance matters and procedural requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal clerk or equivalent government records experience
- Expert knowledge of New York State election laws and FOIL regulations
- Advanced proficiency in municipal record-keeping software (e.g., Odyssey, DocuWare)
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred
- Proven crisis management and high-pressure decision-making capabilities
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for legal documents