Administrative Analyst​/Deputy City Clerk

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in our Administrative Analyst / Deputy City Clerk position. We look forward to the opportunity to consider you as an applicant.

Under general supervision or direction, performs a variety of professional-level administrative, analytical, and technical duties in support of the City Manager’s Office or assigned department(s) while serving in a key support role to the City Clerk’s Office. Responsibilities include policy and program analysis, budget administration, contract management, and organizational studies, in addition to statutory and operational duties related to legislative processes, agenda management, records administration, and compliance with applicable open meeting and public record laws.

Incumbents will also perform duties in support of the City Clerk’s Office, including agenda preparation, records management, compliance with applicable open meeting and public records laws and public records request searches and management.

This is a professional-level classification that combines administrative analysis with the Deputy City Clerk responsibilities. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of complex and sensitive assignments with a high degree of independence and initiative. Work involves frequent interaction with the City Manager, directors, executive staff, elected officials, and the public, and requires a strong understanding of municipal operations and legislative processes.

Receives general supervision from the City Manager or designee. May receive technical and functional direction from the City Clerk for assigned Clerk‑related duties.

• Conduct administrative, operational, budgetary, and policy analyses; prepare reports and recommendations.
• Research, analyze, and interpret federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develop, review, and administer contracts, agreements, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Prepare staff reports, presentations, correspondence, and other written materials for City Council, commissions, and executive management.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to organizational processes, systems, and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, outside agencies, and the public.
• Assist in the preparation, compilation, and distribution of City Council and commission agendas and meeting packets.
• Review agenda items for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures and ensure compliance with applicable open meeting laws, including posting, noticing, and document accessibility requirements.
• Attend City Council meetings as assigned; record proceedings and prepare accurate and timely official minutes.
• Maintain and preserve official records, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and agreements, in accordance with legal requirements.
• Coordinate and respond to public records requests in accordance with applicable laws and administer and support records management and retention programs.
• Assist with municipal elections, including candidate filings, notices and coordination with election officials.
• Provide high‑level administrative support to the City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, and other departments as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices of public administration and municipal government operations.
• Functions and responsibilities of a City Clerk’s Office.
• Agenda management processes and legislative procedures.
• Applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and computer applications.
• Principles of records management and retention.
• Open meeting laws and public records requirements.

Ability to:

• Analyze complex administrative, fiscal, and operational issues and develop sound recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and effective written and oral reports.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials, and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound…