Deputy City Clerk

TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN PUBLIC SERVICE. JOIN THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY TEAM!

The salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on the position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a 3% salary increase effective July 2026.

This position offers an excellent work-life balance with a 4/10 schedule, providing three-day weekends every week. Depending on departmental needs, the flex day will be either Monday or Friday, giving you extra time to rest and recharge. The City of Cathedral City is a great place to work, offering a competitive benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, and vision coverage;

deferred compensation; a cafeteria-style benefits plan; wellness reimbursement; generous paid time off; and more.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 5:00 PM

Under direct supervision of the City Clerk, performs complex administrative and technical duties in support of the City Clerk’s Office, City Manager, and City Council, including maintaining official City records and documents, assisting with municipal election activities, and the preparation of the City Council and other public meeting agendas, packets and minutes, assist with the maintenance and dissemination of official records, full fill the duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk in his or her absence;

and performs other duties as required.

• May require flexible scheduling or work extended hours to attend Council meetings
• Work may involve travel to offsite meeting locations
• Incumbents may be required to work varying shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and overtime to attend meetings outside of regular business hours

• Provides direct and confidential support to the City Manager, City Clerk, City Council members, and commissions.
• Maintains and processes official City documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, minutes, and legal records; ensures proper indexing, retention, and accessibility.
• Prepares, posts, and distributes City Council agendas, minutes, and supporting materials; attends meetings as required.
• Supports municipal election activities, including candidate filings, campaign statements, and coordination with County election officials.
• Administers the City's records management program; oversees document imaging, retention schedules, and destruction processes.
• Processes Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) filings, including Form 700s and campaign disclosure statements.
• Responds to public records requests; researches and provides information to staff and public.
• Maintains the City's Municipal Code and coordinates updates with codification service.
• Certifies official City documents and administers oaths.
• Serves as a backup to the City Clerk in their absence.

• Performs related administrative support duties as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way would be:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Two years of administrative experience supporting a public body
• Required:
  
  Ability to obtain Notary Public license
• Desired:
  Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public agency
• Two years of direct experience with agenda preparation, records maintenance, and meeting support
• Required:
  
  Ability to obtain a Notary Public license
• Desired:
  Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC)

Valid California Driver’s License.

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Based on the information provided in the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, an oral board exam, or any combination listed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if…