City Clerk - San Leandro, CA

City Clerk - City of San Leandro, CA
Close Date:
Jan 11, 2026

San Leandro is a well-established community in Alameda County with approximately 90,000 residents and blends big-city thinking, ingenuity, and innovation with positive small-town feelings
, where kindness matters.
Appointed by the City Manager
, the City Clerk will join San Leandro’s high-performing, collegial Executive Team.

Ideal candidates will hit the ground running, using their technical knowledge and experience managing elections and working with elected and appointed officials. Political acumen, emotional intelligence, attention to detail, and decision-making skills are critical for success and for the new City Clerk to drive change, advise, and interact with elected and appointed officials, City leaders, and the public.

Ideal candidates will have five years of increasingly responsible experience in a City Clerk’s Office or working with boards and commissions, along with education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Two or more years of management experience supervising staff is desired.

Salary range for this position is: $161,424 - $196,212, DOQE. Salary supplemented by a competitive benefits package. Visit for a detailed brochure and to apply.

Closes:
11:59 pm on
Sunday, January 11, 2026
.

Pro Tip:
Have your resume, cover letter, and list of references prepared to upload when you are ready to apply.

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