City Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled administrative specialist to provide contract support for a local government office in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This contract position will help maintain continuity within the City Clerk function during anticipated staffing coverage needs. The ideal candidate brings municipal experience, strong organizational judgment, and the ability to support public meetings, official records, and daily departmental operations in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the City Clerk Department to ensure consistent daily operations and public service.

• Coordinate materials, timelines, and documentation needed for City Council meetings and related public sessions.

• Prepare, organize, and distribute agendas, records, and supporting documents with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Assist with public records administration and other municipal clerk duties in accordance with local government procedures.

• Support departmental communication by responding to inquiries, directing inbound calls, and assisting visitors or stakeholders effectively.

• Maintain files, enter and update data, and track important documents to support efficient recordkeeping and office workflow.

• Offer coverage for key departmental tasks during employee absences and adapt to shifting operational priorities as needed.