Job Description
Join the City of Santa Ana's award-winning administrative team as a Senior Government Clerk. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation and benefits while serving our diverse community. You'll be pivotal in maintaining operational excellence through precise record-keeping and exceptional public service. Enjoy a modern workplace with professional growth opportunities and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities
- Manage confidential municipal records with 100% accuracy and compliance with state regulations
- Process complex permit applications and licensing documentation for residents and businesses
- Coordinate cross-departmental communications and maintain official city correspondence
- Lead public counter operations providing efficient service to 200+ daily visitors
- Utilize specialized software for data management and report generation
- Train and mentor junior clerks on departmental procedures
- Assist in budget preparation and expenditure tracking for assigned divisions
Qualifications
- 5+ years of municipal government or public sector experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and government-specific record systems
- Associate's degree in Public Administration or related field (Bachelor's preferred)
- Notary Public certification or ability to obtain within 60 days
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for sensitive documents
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (required)
- Valid California driver's license