New Job City Clerk In Washington
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City Clerk
Company : City of Tacoma
Salary : $97,157 - $136,781 a year
Location : Washington
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City of Tacoma
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Position Description
**This position is open until filled. Applications received by Friday June 30, 2023, will receive first consideration.**
The City of Tacoma is seeking a qualified, motivated, and highly organized individual to serve as City Clerk! As City Clerk, you will have a vital role in overseeing the City Council's agenda and business meetings, retaining the official record of all formal meetings of the City Council, and codifying all ordinances into the Municipal Code. You will also serve as the City's municipal election official and assist in the initiative and referendum process.
As our City Clerk, you will be responsible for attending all meetings of the City Council. You will record and certify all ordinances and resolutions and be the custodian of the City seal and official City records. Your expert oversight will ensure that all proceedings of the City Council, ordinances, and resolutions are filed, indexed, and kept safe, accurate, and on time. You will also provide Notary Public Services to staff and residents for City business, oversee the codification of ordinances into the Tacoma Municipal Code, and accept claims for damages against the City of Tacoma.
In addition to your clerical duties, you will also lead staff in the City Clerk's Office, plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work of the staff, and conduct municipal elections for active and retired members to the Retirement Board. You will assist in policy development, provide recommendations to legal staff, executive leadership, and the City Council, and oversee records and information management consultation and support to City departments.
As our ideal candidate, you will have advanced administrative support experience and be able to perform duties with frequent exercise of independent judgment. You will have excellent communication and organizational skills and be proficient in relevant City Charter, State laws, and ordinances. You will have a strong knowledge of budgeting and financial management to assist in budget preparations and department budget and administration. Project management skills are essential to oversee municipal elections and committees, boards, and commission processes.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for accuracy, integrity, and transparency, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or directly related field
Minimum Experience*
5 years including prior municipal experience and 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level
- Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Positions in this class typically require:
- remaining in a stationary position for 90% of the time with occasional movement to access office files, machinery and similar productivity tools (standing, sitting, walking).
- constant operation of a computer, as well as use of a calculator, printer and similar office tools (fingering, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions.
- communication and the exchange of information with others (hearing, seeing, talking.
- occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to move, transport or position objects (sedentary work.
- movement around the work place to pick up objects (stooping, walking, reaching).
- traversing, ascending or descending stairs, sloped terrain, or similar environments (climbing, balancing, walking).
- exerting up to 20 pounds of force to move, transport or position objects (light work).
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
For more information on the City of Tacoma's benefit package feel free to explore City of Tacoma Benefits.
To be considered for this career opportunity:
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your experience, training, and expertise as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. Please answer all supplemental questions fully. Applications received without all the requested materials may not progress in the selection process.
Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background check.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from Cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or more entering the required information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact Human Resources at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 pm on the closing date. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
Agency
City of Tacoma
Address
Human Resources Department
747 Market Street
Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
Phone
253-591-5400
Website
http://www.cityoftacoma.org
City Clerk Supplemental Questionnaire
DO NOT indicate "see resume" or copy unrelated content from your resume when answering essay type questions. Answer all information requested in each question. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application. Your responses to these questions may be assessed in subsequent examination parts; any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the City of Tacoma.
I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions or privileges of employment.