Deputy City Clerk Job Goleta area,California USA,Administrative/Clerical

The City of Goleta is seeking qualified applicants to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Deputy City Clerk
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About the Position

Under the general direction of the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk supports the daily operations of the City Clerk Division by supporting City Council meeting preparation, assisting with municipal elections, over seeing records retention and public records requests, and assisting in division budget management.

This position will be required to work occasional evenings. Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented professional with experience in municipal government operations. The candidate has strong organizational skills and proficient computer skills and thrives in a collaborative and fast paced environment to meet established goals and deadlines of the Division.

About the City Clerk's Office

The City Clerk's Office is a division within the City Manager's Office. The City Clerk's Office team includes the City Clerk, Senior Deputy City Clerk, two (2) Deputy City Clerks, and an Office Specialist. The division is responsible for administering democratic processes including elections, access to City records, and legislative actions to ensure transparency to the public. The division also manages public records and City Council agendas, provides training and support to city boards and commissions, and ensures public access to government processes.

In addition, the City Clerk's Office oversees support services functions in City Hall, including reception and administrative support, the purchase of office supplies, business services and equipment, and other citywide administrative functions.

Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed job functions, nor are all listed duties necessarily performed by everyone in this class depending upon business need and changing business practices:

Assists with the coordination and implementation of the work plan for the City Clerk Division.

Assists with the preparation and distribution of agenda packets and attends meetings as necessary; records and transcribes minutes of the proceedings. Posts agendas, staff reports and other official records on the City's website.

Assists with the conduct of municipal elections.

Assists with the maintenance of the City's Municipal Code; assists departments in the formatting of resolutions and ordinances; publishes, indexes and files ordinances and resolutions.

Assists with the maintenance of official City records and archives including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, and minutes; certifies copies as required.

Assists the City Clerk in fulfilling the duties of "Filing Official" and "Filing Officer" under the conflict of interest and campaign provision of the Political Reform Act.

Coordinates the appointments to various boards and commissions.

Monitors, maintains and updates rosters for boards and commissions.

Coordinates the retrieval, protection, retention, and destruction of all records in accordance with City policy and legal, financial, governmental, and historical requirements.

Administers Public Records Act requests to ensure response in a timely manner by following the state guidelines and deadlines.

Submit legal advertising notices for publication.

Prepares special commendations in the form of proclamations, certificates of recognition, and City tiles.

Conducts special research projects as necessary; assists with the preparation of reports, council agendas and correspondence.

Responds to inquiries from the public and City staff regarding departmental programs, procedures, activities, and other matters which require an in-depth knowledge of the department.

Receives and processes all invoices for the City Clerk's Office; monitors the budget.

Assists with the coordination of the City Clerk's Office activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

Provides vacation and temporary relief as required, including daily break coverage for the front office staff as needed.

Typical Qualifications Education, Experience and Training…