City Clerk                                                          FLSA Status:  Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate administrative work serving as the Clerk to the City Council and as custodian of all official City records, preparing and maintaining official City records and files, maintaining city code, assisting the City Manager and staff with special projects, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the City Manager.  Divisional supervision is exercised over all personnel within the division.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; acts as a team or group leader in the implementation of adopted City outcomes and goals.

Works closely with the City Manager and Mayor responding to daily requests and activities requiring a high degree of discretion, initiative and independent judgment.

Plans, organizes and directs the management of the Administration Offices of the Mayor and the City Manager providing exceptional customer service and response in all interactions.

Attends city council meetings; documents complete and accurate minutes; serves as custodian of all official city records and public documents; ensures that legally required council operational processes and procedures are followed.

Attends management team meetings and conducts administration staff meetings.

Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints that may be difficult and sensitive to resolve.

Develops and administers budgets for administration and the City Council.

Leads and assists with various special events and projects.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the functions and organization of municipal government; thorough knowledge of the rules of order as related to public hearings; thorough knowledge of the City's charter and code; thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; ability to research and prepare reports; ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, city officials, associates and the general public.

 

Education and Experience

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in public of business administration, or related field and considerable experience in clerical or administrative office work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).


 

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to acquire Notary Public license within six months and Certified Municipal Clerk certification within one year of employment.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.