City Clerk

Salary: $132,748.46 - $212,397.38 Annually
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26SEP0959-O
Department: Office of the City Clerk
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: EXEC


About the Position

A detailed resume is required in order to submit your application.

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.

Example of Duties
Essential and Marginal Functions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 Office; assign work activities, project and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
8. Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to City Clerk's Office programs, services, policies and procedures, and staffing as appropriate.
9. Select, train, motivate and evaluate City Clerk's Office personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies and implement discipline and termination procedures.
10. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the City Clerk's Office budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
11. Perform ceremonial functions as necessary or directed; notarize documents.
12. Prepare reports or other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
13. Provide official notification to the public regarding public hearings including legal advertising of notices.
14. Attest, publish, index and file ordinances and resolutions.
15. Execute official City documents; maintain custody of City Seal; administer and file oaths of office and oaths of allegiance.
16. Serve as liaison for the City Clerk's Office with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
17. Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
18. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Deputy City Manager.
19. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
20. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements

Six years of increasingly responsible managerial, supervisory, or administrative experience in the fields of records management, office management, or a related field, preferably in municipal government; including two years of managerial or supervisory experience.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, or a related field. A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The City assesses 1.5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Notary Public License.


Possession of an appropriate, valid Certified Municipal Clerk Certification is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a City Clerk's Office.
Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Election laws and procedures.
Political reform requirements.
Principles and practices of records management and micrographic operations.
Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
Principles and methods of record keeping and report writing.
Modern office procedures of records management including records retention laws.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Manage, direct and coordinate the work of technical and support staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Oversee and direct the operations, services and activities of the City Clerk's Office.
Coordinate clerical services to City boards and commissions.
Develop and administer an efficient records management system.
Comply with all posting and publication guidelines of the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
Coordinate municipal elections.
Develop and administer, program goals, objectives and procedures.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• Making observations
• Communicating with others
• Reading and writing
• Operating assigned equipment.

Maintain cognitive capacity which allows the capability of:

• Making sound decisions
• Effective interaction and communication with others.

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Executive Compensation and Benefits - 2026
COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Employees may be eligible for annual performance-based merit increase or cash bonus in first pay period of fiscal year.
• City Manager and City Council may approve annual cost of living increase.

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• Applies to uniformed executives in Fire & Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Court, currently $1,500/year

Retirement

• Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the city's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Deferred Compensation Match

• City provides a 100% match annually (on a per pay period basis) to your contributions, up to the following amounts in a 401(a) plan - Executive / Senior Executive)

o Years 1-2 (0-24 months)* $4,000 / $4,000
o Years 3-4 (25-48 months)* $5,000 / $6,000
o Year 5 (49-60 months)* $6,000 / $7,000
o After 5 years (>60 months)* $7,000 / $8,000

*Years of service in Benefits Plus Tiers I, II, and III combined

• Employees are fully vested in the match after 5 years of service or at age 65.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental, and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• City provides $100,000 insurance at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
• Senior Executives--after 2 years of service as a Senior Executive, city will provide $25,000 additional life insurance, which will be permanently continued after separation.

Disability Insurance

• City provides short term and long term disability policies:
  • STD:
    • City pays 100% of base salary, for up to 90 days of medical disability lasting over one week under STD, from first day of disability
    • City pays 100% of base salary for a period over 90 days, if employee has applied for long term disability or PERS disability retirement, until a determination is final or employee is separated
  • LTD: Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 70% of earnings, up to $15,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Health & Wellness Reimbursement

• Employees may apply for reimbursement up to $2,400 per year for out of pocket health & educational wellness expenses. Reimbursement amounts may also be used for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) college classes and student loan repayments for the employee and immediate family members.
• Senior Executives-may apply for reimbursement up to $5,000 once every 24 months for an executive physical.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a city health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness.

VACATION

• Year 1: 3.69 hours/pay period = 96 hours/year
• Years 2 - 5: 5.85 hours/pay period = 152 hours/year
• Years 6 - 10: 7.08 hours/pay period = 184 hours/year
• Years 11 - 15: 7.69 hours/pay period = 200 hours/year
• Year 16 and over: 8 hours/pay period = 208 hours/year
• Maximum Accrual: 250 hours, no accrual beyond that point
• Sell Back: Annual leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 250 hours; no accrual beyond that point. June and December sell-back, must leave balance of 40 hours.

HOLIDAY

• City provides 12 holidays plus a birthday holiday.

SICK LEAVE

• Sick Leave Accrual: 4 hours/pay period = 104 hours/year.
• Sick Leave, maximum accrual: 480 hours; no accrual beyond that point.
• Sick Leave, annual buy-back: None.
• Sick Leave payout at separation: None.

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premium.

NOTE: The city's Benefits programs can be amended, reduced or eliminated at any time with or without notice as a management prerogative.

Revised 11/2025
01


Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• I agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.

02


What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• None
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree or higher

03


Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.
04


How many years of increasingly responsible managerial, supervisory, or administrative experience in the fields of records management, office management, or a related field, preferably in municipal government?

• No experience
• Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
• 12 years or more

05


How many years of managerial or supervisory experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

06


Do you currently posses a valid Notary Public License?

• Yes, I currently possess a valid Notary Public License.
• No, I do not currently possess a valid Notary Public License.

07


Do you currently possess a valid Certified Municipal Clerk Certification?

• Yes, I currently possess a valid Certified Municipal Clerk Certification.
• No, I do not currently possess a valid Certified Municipal Clerk Certification.

Required Question