City Clerk Specialist

Job Description Summary
The City Clerk Specialist performs specialized administrative, technical, and program work in support of City Clerk operations, including legislative processes, boards, commissions, committees, public notices, records management, licensing, special events, elections, and customer service. The position supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and statutory deadlines while coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, city leadership, elected officials, appointed members, applicants, vendors, and the public.

Job Description Summary
The City Clerk Specialist performs specialized administrative, technical, and program work in support of City Clerk operations, including legislative processes, boards, commissions, committees, public notices, records management, licensing, special events, elections, and customer service. The position supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and statutory deadlines while coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, city leadership, elected officials, appointed members, applicants, vendors, and the public.
Work requires considerable attention to detail, sound judgment, knowledge of city systems and Clerk-related processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position may serve as a lead worker, subject matter resource, or backup for assigned program areas based on operational needs and supports process improvement, training, tracking, and continuity of department operations.
The ideal candidate will have three or more years of progressively responsible experience, governmental, or related experience, preferably. The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible administrative or governmental experience, preferably in a municipal or public-sector environment. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Experience with agendas and meetings, boards and commissions, licensing, records, elections, special events, or other City Clerk functions is highly desirable. The candidate will also demonstrate strong customer service, communication, initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment.
At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Are Committed To Build And Maintain a Highly Engaged Workforce. You Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation.

We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess These Six Core Values
Adaptability
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Empathy
- Optimism – Innovation

Essential Functions
Supports legislative, agenda, meeting, and public notice processes.
Coordinates and supports City Council, boards, commissions, committees, and subcommittees meeting processes, including agenda preparation, minutes, postings, legal notices, Council Action Reports, meeting coordination, and pre- and post-meeting follow-up in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates boards, commissions, committees, and appointment-related processes.
Maintains rosters, terms, vacancies, applications, recruitment materials, appointment and reappointment tracking, correspondence, and related records. Provides information, guidance, and training support to department liaisons and appointed members to promote consistency, compliance, and continuity across boards, commissions, and committees.
Processes regulatory licensing, permits, and official filings.
Receives,…