Job Description
Join Mesa's dynamic municipal team as our next City Clerk! This urgent opening offers a unique opportunity to shape our city's administrative backbone while serving our vibrant community. We seek a detail-oriented leader to oversee critical records, elections, and legislative processes. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible impact in one of America's fastest-growing cities.
Responsibilities
- Manage official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes with precision
- Oversee municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Coordinate public records requests and ensure compliance with open-meeting laws
- Administer city clerk duties including oaths, licenses, and permits
- Lead legislative tracking and documentation for City Council
- Develop and implement records retention policies
- Serve as primary liaison between public and government entities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- 5+ years municipal clerk or public records experience
- AACM (Accredited Arizona Municipal Clerk) certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of Arizona open-meeting and public records laws
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Exceptional written/verbal communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines