City Clerk Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Administrative/Clerical

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Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for City Clerk
. This position will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the City Clerk’s Office; to manage the registers and papers belonging to the City; and to keep an accurate record of all proceeding of the City Council and other City boards and commissions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and knowledgeable municipal professional with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of public records, open meeting laws, and legislative processes. They excel at managing official records, accuracy of public meeting agendas and minutes, coordinating elections, and ensuring full legal compliance.

This individual is an effective communicator who works well with elected officials, staff, and the public, handling sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion. They are a proactive leader who improves processes, mentors staff, and maintains a high standard of transparency and service. The ideal candidate is committed to upholding the integrity of the City’s records, supporting effective governance, and delivering exceptional customer service to the community.

Supervision

Received and Exercised

Receives administrative direction from the Deputy City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates deemed to possess the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in an interview.

Essential and Marginal Functions

Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the City Clerk’s Office including maintaining custody of official records and archives of the City and coordinating public notifications; serve as Records Management Administrator for the City and Chairman of the Records Management Committee; develop and implement City-wide records management procedures; and review records retention and disposition schedule for all City departments.

Maintain custody of official records and archives of the City including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, insurance documents and minutes; certify copies as required.

Direct the preparation, review, and editing of City Council and Redevelopment Agency Annotated Agenda, Minutes, and transcripts; assure preparation of Clerk’s agenda pages and prepare documentation; review Council/Agency agenda and documentation package; assure compliance with legal requirements.

Receive and file claims and lawsuits against the City; serve as appeals officer for protest and approval petitions, and work card appeals; prepare and certify information and/or provide disposition.

Develops, implements and administers the City’s lobbyist registration and reporting program, including registration, disclosure, renewal, compliance tracking, public access to records and required reporting.

Receive and process formal petitions relating to affidavits of candidacy, campaign contribution and expenditure reports, financial disclosure statements, initiatives, referendums or recalls; examine and certify results; receive and process petitions relating to matters pertaining to the City.

Coordinate and conduct City elections; serve as Deputy Registrar; prepare appropriate resolutions and ordinances for Council adoption; prepare election booklet and all forms necessary for candidates to run for office; research election laws.

Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the City Clerk’s…