Job Description
The City of Irvine is urgently seeking a highly motivated City Government Clerk to join our award-winning municipal team. This is a rare opportunity to serve Irvine's diverse community while advancing your public service career in one of America's safest and most innovative cities. We offer exceptional benefits, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
Why Apply Today? As a key administrative backbone for city operations, you'll directly impact civic engagement and transparency. Our commitment to work-life balance includes flexible scheduling, comprehensive health plans, and retirement benefits. Immediate start date available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Manage official municipal records, permits, and public documents with meticulous accuracy
- Provide frontline customer service for citizen inquiries and departmental communications
- Coordinate council meeting logistics including agenda preparation and minute-taking
- Process vital records (birth certificates, marriage licenses) with strict compliance protocols
- Maintain digital and physical filing systems following California Public Records Act standards
- Assist with election administration and voter registration initiatives
- Support interdepartmental projects requiring clerical expertise
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED; Associate's degree in Public Administration preferred
- Minimum 2 years municipal or government administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
- California Notary Public certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for sensitive documents
- Clear communication skills in English (bilingual Spanish a plus)
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced public sector environment
- U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.