GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City.
- Prepare Council Chambers for all City Council meetings and attend Council meetings upon request.
- Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
- Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and implement Special Events of the City Clerk’s Office
- Coordinate and conduct City elections; prepare election booklet and all forms necessary for candidates to run
- for office; ensure compliance of election laws, and other duties as directed.
- Research and propose the development of long and short range administrative planning, goals and objectives
- Provides general assistance to the City Clerk and when absent acts as the City Clerk
- Prepares and distributes memorandums to Council and drafts letters to appointees
- Provide significant support in the preparation and administration of the assigned department budget.
- Attend and participate in City Council meetings; record proceedings; take and transcribe minutes of meetings
- Interprets policies, procedures and laws as applies to the office activities
- Responds to inquiries from the public, City Officials, and City staff regarding official City Actions as well as
- functions and processes related to the City Clerk’s Office; resolves problems and issues.
- Assist with the compilation, preparation, and the edit of the City Council agenda packet including minutes, transcripts and action letters; monitor the agenda collection process, review and distribute Council agenda and documentation packet.
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures
- Back up for City Switchboard and Mail distribution
- Assist with the process work orders
- Assist with the ordering of office supplies for City Clerk and City Council
- Maintain Electronic and Original tracking system for contracts, minutes, ordinances, resolutions and proclamations
- Maintain various filing systems within the Department
- Liaison for Channel 22 (public access channel)
- Maintains onsite office records and records stored in off-site facility
- Any other duties as assigned.
JOB SCOPE
Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources is high. Errors in judgment could cause disruptions to the City’s mission and adversely impact attainment of the City’s goals. Incumbent operates independently but results are monitored by the City Clerk. Content of work priorities are directed by the City Clerk. Work after hours is required.
COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT
Contacts are across the entire City community and in a leadership capacity. Community contact is a critical component of success in developing good will and support of City programs and initiatives.
