City Clerk

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The City of Platteville is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and service-focused professional to serve as our next City Clerk. This vital leadership role supports transparent and accountable local government through expert management of elections, ensuring fair, efficient, and compliant electoral processes. The City Clerk also oversees licensing and permitting functions that promote community growth and public trust, and manages public records, council proceedings, and key municipal operations.

Minimum starting salary of $74,235 ($35.69/hour), commensurate with experience.

The City of Platteville offers exceptional employee benefits, including participation in Wisconsin Retirement System (state pension), health insurance with low monthly premiums and a $300 max out-of-pocket cost for care, generous paid time off (152 hours in first year plus additional sick leave), and employer paid life insurance and long‑term disability.

• Manage all aspects of city elections, voter registration, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and materials for City Council, Plan Commission, and License Committee meetings.
• Oversee issuance of municipal licenses and permits, including reporting to state authorities as required.
• Serve as custodian of official city records, respond to open records requests, and support other departments as needed.
• Support City Assessor function in providing information to the public and administering Board of Review meetings.
• Supervise the Deputy Clerk and manage recruitment for election workers.
• Support property and liability insurance, and other administrative functions.
• Administration and manage other key city administrative functions.

• A minimum of three years of post‑high school experience in office operations with excellent computer and report writing skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Notary Public, or ability to obtain once employed.

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