Job Description
Join Raleigh's dynamic municipal team as our next Senior City Clerk! This pivotal role combines administrative excellence with public service leadership, ensuring seamless operations in one of America's fastest-growing cities. You'll be the guardian of civic integrity, managing critical records while shaping how our community engages with local government. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities in a city committed to innovation and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all municipal records management, including public records requests, document preservation, and compliance with state/federal regulations
- Manage city elections processes, voter registration, and polling site coordination
- Prepare and maintain official council meeting minutes, ordinances, and resolutions
- Supervise records retention systems and digital archiving initiatives
- Serve as custodian of the city seal and official documents
- Coordinate with legal department on public records law compliance
- Lead public records training for municipal staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field required
- Minimum 5 years municipal records management or clerk experience
- NC Municipal Clerk Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months
- Expert knowledge of NC public records laws and election procedures
- Advanced proficiency in document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Exceptional written communication skills for official documentation
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- Experience supervising municipal records staff preferred