Job Description
Join the dynamic team at the City of Long Beach as a Senior City Clerk and become the guardian of our city's democratic processes. This pivotal role ensures the integrity of municipal records, oversees elections, and serves as the official custodian of the city's legislative history. Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts community engagement and governmental transparency.
Responsibilities
- Manage official city records, ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes with meticulous attention to detail
- Oversee municipal elections, voter registration, and polling place operations
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seals
- Coordinate public records requests in compliance with California Public Records Act
- Provide legislative support to City Council and advisory bodies
- Develop and implement records retention policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of municipal government experience with records management
- California Municipal Clerk certification preferred
- Expertise in election administration and public records compliance
- Advanced proficiency in document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion