Deputy City Clerk

This recruitment process is open and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be completed on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after August 21, 2026, may not be considered.

A resume and compelling cover letter addressing your education, your paid work experience managing City records, preparing agenda packets and minutes, maintaining the Municipal Code, processing claims and legal documents, assisting with elections, and licenses you hold, must be submitted with your online application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.

The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings.

As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high tech and “creative economy” start‑up companies. This is reflected in the City motto "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"

Under general direction, performs a variety of highly responsible administrative support duties for the City Clerk's office requiring the application of specialized technical and administrative knowledge, initiative, and independent judgment.

Receives general supervision from the Assistant City Clerk. May provide technical direction to administrative, and support staff.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

Assists in managing the City's compliance responsibilities for appropriate establishment, maintenance, and disposition of official City records, action of governing bodies, municipal ordinances, resolutions, City code and other official documents.

Prepares, distributes, and posts agenda packets and minutes; may be required to attend City Council and other meetings.

Oversees in maintaining the Municipal Code.

Oversees the receiving and processing of claims for damages, and summons and complaints against the City, and accepts service on behalf of the City in court actions.

Assists with election activities.

Maintains candidate lists for Commissions, Committees, and Boards; administers oaths, affirmations, and acknowledgements.

Reviews agreements and contracts for completeness and works closely with Risk Management to ensure compliance with insurance requirements.

Assists in conducting bid openings for City projects and opens bids according to federal, state, and municipal law.

Provides administrative support for municipal elections and maintains Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest filings.

Assists in scanning and indexing records for storage and retrieval of information related to document imaging system utilizing research and retrieval methods.

Assists in training City staff on the use of document imaging systems and research and retrieval methods.

Assists in processing requests for research on a variety of issues regarding City policies, procedures, ordinances, etc.; provides information to the public and staff requiring a working knowledge of department programs and operations.

Works in conjunction with the City Attorney’s office and the City Clerk as needed, and independently responds to public records requests from the public by letter, telephone and in-person…