Job Description
Join the City of Milwaukee's dedicated team as we urgently seek an experienced City Clerk to serve our vibrant community. In this pivotal role, you'll be the guardian of municipal records, ensuring transparency and accessibility for residents, officials, and stakeholders. The City Clerk's office is the heartbeat of civic operations, managing elections, public records, and legislative documentation with precision and integrity. If you're passionate about public service and possess exceptional organizational skills, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all official city records, ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes
- Oversee municipal elections, voter registration, and polling place coordination
- Process public records requests and ensure compliance with open records laws
- Administer oaths of office and serve as custodian of the city seal
- Coordinate city council agendas, hearings, and public notice requirements
- Maintain legislative history and official city publications
- Manage records retention and destruction policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of municipal government or records management experience
- Wisconsin Municipal Clerk certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Expertise in open records laws (Wisconsin Statutes 19.31-19.39)
- Proficiency with records management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills