Job Description
Join the dynamic City of Columbus team as we seek an experienced City Clerk to support our municipal operations. This urgent opening requires a detail-oriented professional to ensure seamless administrative functions and public service excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess deep knowledge of municipal governance, we encourage you to apply immediately.
Responsibilities
- Oversee official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes documentation
- Manage public records requests with strict compliance to Ohio public records laws
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Serve as clerk to City Council, preparing agendas and maintaining procedural accuracy
- Administer oaths of office and notary public services
- Lead document management systems and digital archiving initiatives
- Facilitate public access to government information through multiple channels
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal clerk or comparable government experience
- Expert knowledge of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 7 and public records laws
- Proficiency in records management software (e.g., Laserfiche, DocuWare)
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for legal documents
- Strong crisis management capabilities for urgent public information requests