City Clerk

The City Clerk performs a variety of complex administrative duties to manage, coordinate, and direct the activities of the Elected Officials of City and acts as the liaison for the Mayor and City Council to citizens and City staff. The Clerk provides support to the Elected Officials related to City board, commission, and committee appointments. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, authenticating ordinances and resolutions; maintaining a Records Management and document imaging program; coordinating official elections; responsible to and advises with the Mayor, Council and City Manager’s Office on municipal issues and policies; providing administrative direction necessary to ensure the affairs of the City are conducted in compliance with Council Policy and Charter, as well as city, county, state and federal regulations; records requests; proper ordinance codification; and prepares agendas and journals meeting proceedings via NovusAgenda Clerk must be available to attend Council and other evening meetings, as scheduled. Clerk will be appointed by the elected body. Day to day management of the position will be conducted by the City Manager’s Office.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business or related field and minimum of three years of progressively responsible administrative experience preferably in municipal government OR any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A valid driver’s license is required. A Certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk or Missouri Registered City Clerk is preferred. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have knowledge of basic budgetary practices. Requires advanced level of interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership and to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior staff, elected officials, and other jurisdictions. Requires high level of analytical skills to develop and implement department goals and objectives and to research informational and statistical data. Must be detail oriented and possess ability to research and interpret a variety of technical and abstract information. Knowledge of parliamentary procedures including Robert’s Rules of Order. Must have skill in operating a PC and MS Windows programs including Word, Excel and other computer applications as required. Knowledge of municipal government, political structure and process and applicable state, federal and local laws, rules, and regulations. Requires ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and to speak effectively before public groups.

Physical Abilities: While performing essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk, and hear, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typically quiet, normal office environment with little or no exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, or dust. Works during the evening when the City Council meets (Monday nights and other nights as needed).

Background check

Drug Testing

Additional testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.

Position Open Until Filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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