City Clerk

City ClerkThe City of Concord is seeking an astute, detail-oriented and highly ethical administrative professional with demonstrated experience in municipal records management, agenda and minute preparation, coordination of elections and other functions in support of the effective operation of municipal government.What you will be doing:The City Clerk performs complex work planning, organizing and coordinating City government operations, supporting the effective operation of municipal government through administration of official City records, elections, legislative actions and proceedings, legal compliance and City Council operations.Key functions of the position include:Administering the Citywide Records Management Program, including retention, preservation, and accessibility of official City recordsEnsuring compliance with the California Public Records Act and related transparency requirementsCoordinating and administering City Council meetings, including agenda preparation, publication of meeting materials, and maintenance of official minutesEnsuring City Council meetings comply with the California Brown Act and applicable state lawsServing as the City's Elections Official and overseeing municipal elections in accordance with the California Elections CodeProviding election guidance and support to candidates and officeholdersMonitoring and administering compliance with the Political Reform Act, ethics requirements, campaign filings, and conflict-of-interest disclosure obligationsMaintaining official legislative records, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other City actionsMaintaining and updating the Municipal Code and ensuring accurate documentation of legislative historyAdministering boards and commissions processes, including recruitment, appointments, vacancies, terms, and recordsServing as custodian of the City Seal and authenticating official City documentsPreserving permanent government records and ensuring the integrity and accessibility of official documentsProviding administrative support to the City Council and executive staff on governance, legislative processes, and compliance mattersPromoting transparency, accountability, and public access to City informationApplying knowledge of municipal law, open meeting requirements, records management practices, and election proceduresManaging complex administrative projects requiring accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and collaboration with elected officials, staff, and the publicWe are looking for someone who:Has excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skillsHas excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detailHas knowledge and experience with the requirements of the Brown Act and the Public Records ActHas a strong command of technologyIs highly familiar with the legal procedures and requirements relating to official governing body agendas, documents, reports and related correspondence and materialsIs an innovative and positive leader, with the ability to create operational efficiencies and to assert a positive influence on the division and City-wideCultivates positive relationships within and outside the organizationDemonstrates a public service ethic, who emphasizes doing what's right and what is consistent with the City's Mission, Vision and ValuesHas an adaptable, flexible attitude with the ability to adjust to changing demands while thriving in a fast paced environmentIs politically astute and has demonstrated experience working with elected and appointed officials, City management and department heads, City staff members, special interest groups, and community membersHas experience training and supervising staff with the review, processing and maintenance of documents relating to City Council and other public meetingsHas a strong customer-service focused, both for internal and external customersWhat we offer:The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees' professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following:Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hireA variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverageCity-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insuranceVacation accruals starting at 15 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, plus 80 hours of administrative leave per yearGenerous tuition reimbursement program401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2000 annuallyFlexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costsLife insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max) and disability insuranceA wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resourcesAdditional information can be found at Community:Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco and 58miles north of San Jose. With a population of almost 130,000 residents occupying an area of 31 square miles, Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County. The City's central location offers easy access to the entire Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco, and the Silicon Valley. Concord has much to offer; its local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City's early California heritage, along with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, an excellent park system, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, and a wide variety of restaurants. Additionally, diverse public and private educational opportunities for students of all ages are available in Concord. Concord residents enjoy a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The ideal weather and natural beauty of Concord make the area ideal for visitors and locals seeking active outdoor activities. In Concord, where "Families Come First," one is never far from a park or an open green space for active play or just relaxing. Todos Santos Plaza, the heart of downtown Concord, features a year-round Farmer's Market, several seasonal and community celebrations, as well as serving as a wonderful outdoor space for all to enjoy.