Deputy City Clerk

Salary : $100,792.02 - $125,983.31 Annually

Location : Dublin, CA 94568

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 202300077

Department : City Manager's Office

Division : City Clerk

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 11 / 2025 10 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Exempt

Description

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General Purpose :

Under general direction, the Deputy City Clerk performs a full range of professional and technical work in support of the City Clerk's Office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the maintenance of official City documents and records; coordination, preparation and publication of City Council agenda packets; processing public hearing notices and public records act requests; providing information to members of the City Council, public and City staff; and other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

The Deputy City Clerk works under general direction within the limits of policies and procedures, performs routine to difficult professional level work, receiving occasional direction on methods and techniques. The Deputy City Clerk will assist in the day-to-day management of the operations of the City Clerk's Office and provide functional supervision to staff. The Deputy City Clerk is distinguished from the City Clerk who has overall responsibility for the division.

Supervision Received and Exercised :

Receives direction from the City Clerk.

Provides lead direction or functional supervision over staff in the City Clerk's Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• When assigned, attends City Council or other public meetings, takes minutes of proceedings, from either handwritten notes or recording device transcribes minutes for review by management / executive staff;
• From drafts, types in final form a variety of documents including minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and documents of a confidential nature for the City Manager or City Attorney;
• Manages and participates in the City's records management programs, including document imaging; develops, implements, and monitors programs; indexes actions and documents; microfilms and destroys documents; and trains staff and city employees;
• Receives, files, and retrieves documents ensuring documents are maintained in accordance with applicable policies and regulations, including the City's Records Retention Schedule;
• Assists in the conduct of municipal elections including preparing, submitting for translation and posting of required notices, issuing, receiving and safeguarding election forms / documents, explaining election and filing procedures, coordinating election with County Registrar of Voters;
• Assists the City Clerk in the coordination of municipal elections; and assists in the administration and monitoring of compliance with the State and local campaign finance and conflict laws, and the City's Conflict-of Interest Code;
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service;
• As directed, organizes City Council and other public meetings including preparing and posting meeting notices, notifying appropriate persons and agencies; securing meeting sites and making necessary physical arrangements, typing and distribution of meeting agenda, and overseeing and organization of and distribution of agenda materials;
• Verifies material submitted for the Agenda Packet is complete, accurate, presentable, and contains all necessary signatures and attachments - notifies appropriate department and secures corrections / changes as necessary;
• Provides information and answers inquiries from officials, the public, and City staff on laws, procedures and policies such as the City Municipal Code, the Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the Public Records Act, and the Election Code;
• Supervises assigned support staff to include scheduling, assigning tasks, evaluating, training, recommending personnel actions; assisting in selection, and enforcing rules and regulations;
• Ensures the provision of official notification of public hearings, including legal notices in accordance with City, State, and federal laws;
• Composes correspondence and responses for the City Clerk; completes special projects as assigned;
• Oversees the day-to-day support services of the office in order to ensure effective, efficient operation of the City Clerk's Office; - supervises support staff including preparing performance evaluations and approval of time cards;
• Serves as Acting City Clerk as required;
• Independently operates within the framework of contract management instructing City staff, using independent judgment and making recommendations for improvements to the program;
• Posts notices, receives and records documents submitted in response to public bids, and requested
• Researches, retrieves and provides a variety of information regarding municipal affairs to individuals and organizations; coordinates the updating of City's internet home page;
• Performs a variety of high-level administrative tasks associated with operation of the City Clerk's Office as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, adaptable, and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This individual will bring a strong understanding of public sector practices, including the function of city councils and appointed boards and commissions. The Deputy City Clerk will be experienced in maintaining and managing official records, responding to public records requests, and supporting the smooth operation of local government processes.

Key qualifications include a knowledge of the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and records management principles, along with experience working with elected and appointed officials. The ideal candidate will be comfortable using modern technology and software, including agenda management tools, and will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will be able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, exercise discretion in handling confidential information, and demonstrate sound judgment and tact in dealing with the public, elected officials, and staff.

The successful candidate will be a reliable team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate challenges and provide innovative solutions. A high level of initiative, diplomacy, and flexibility is essential, as is the ability to maintain positive, professional relationships in a constantly evolving environment.

Training and Experience :

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education : Equivalent to AA or AS degree in business administration, public administration or other related specialized training.

Experience : Six years' experience performing increasingly responsible administrative support work which included public contact and working with records management systems. Previous experience in a City Clerk's office is highly desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Other Necessary Requirements

Physical Standards :

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee is regularly required to, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Intermittently, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk to observe department activities; bend and squat to perform file searches; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; operate an automobile to attend various meetings and workshops. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; remember personnel rules, legal and code requirements; explain and interpret codes, policies and procedures; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City's current needs will be invited to participate in an interview / oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and / or oral components. The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In accordance with Federal and State laws, the City of Dublin does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age.

The City of Dublin will make reasonable accommodations for the participation in employment, programs, and facilities. Please notify the Personnel Division at (925) 833-6650 regarding the type of reasonable accommodations needed within three days following recruitment closing date.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT is meant only as a general description guide and is subject to change. The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to change.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Do you possess the equivalent to an AA or AS degree in business administration, public administration or other related specialized training?

Do you currently possess any of the following? Please check all that apply.

If you do not currently possess any of the certifications in question #3, please describe any training you have completed toward any of the certifications.

How many years of experience do you have in increasingly responsible administrative support work in public contact?

How many years of experience do you have in increasingly responsible administrative support work with records management systems?

Please explain in detail your experience with records management, including specific examples of how you implemented or managed a records system and what software you have experience with.

Do you have experience working in a City Clerk's office?

If you answered "yes" to question #8, please identify the tasks below that you preformed on a regular basis as part of your duties (check all that apply) :

If you answered "Other" to question #9, please explain.

Required Question

Salary : $100,792 - $125,983