Senior Assistant City Clerk

General Purpose

Internal Recruitment Only - Must be an employee with Commerce City

The City of Commerce City is continuing to grow and adding an additional position to the City Clerk's division. This position will perform moderately complex administrative functions for the City Clerk’s office to coordinate and support Agenda Management and act as the Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Authority and Marijuana Licensing Authority while assisting the City Clerk with day-to-day functions of the City Clerk’s Office. The Senior Assistant City Clerk assumes the responsibility of City Clerk in the absence of the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk .

Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.

The hiring range is $67,052.70 - 74,503 / annually.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 2% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

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Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree required in library science, political science, public administration or related field and at least two years of progressively responsible administrative clerical experience required . Certification as a Municipal Clerk will be required within four years of employment. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Notary Public license and passport certification.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, programs, policies and procedures of municipal government
• Knowledge of municipal ordinances, election, statutes, marijuana statutes, liquor statutes, C.O.R.A. and Open Meetings Act
• K nowledge of office, file, database and records management
  
  
  

Skills in:

• Skill in communicating with individuals and groups of varying personalities and communication styles over the phone and in person in an effective, direct, approachable, and concise manner
• Skill in preparing and presenting information and training to large and small groups
  
  
  

Ability to:

• Ability to clearly and accurately answer citizen and customer questions regarding all aspects of the City Clerk’s office
• Ability to f ollow verbal and written directions for completing assignments.
• Ability to compose business letters, minutes , reports, and proposals using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
• Ability to record and deliver information and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
  
  
  

Commerce City is an equal-opportunity employer.

Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.