Assistant City Clerk

Position Description

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a dynamic and dedicated Assistant City Clerk. The City Clerk's Office is responsible for the publication, filing, indexing, and safekeeping of all the proceedings of the City Council.

Reporting to the City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk coordinates and directs the day-to-day activities of the City Clerk's Office and performs technical and administrative work of considerable difficulty in planning, coordinating, and directing the functions of the office including its divisions such as Election Services, Legislative Services, Agenda Management, Customer Service, Public Information, and related functional responsibilities. Will supervise the execution of legal requirements relating to conflict of interest statements, campaign statements and designated employee statements pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974 and disseminates changes to municipal candidates and designated personnel.

The incumbent performs complex administrative work requiring initiative and good judgment, and the ability to work well with city council, city staff and the public.

The Assistant City Clerk is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the department director.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 14 City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA)
The employee benefits package, as noted below, is subject to change and includes:

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes $75 per month.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.55 hours per month with cash out provisions.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must possess the following on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify:

- Completion of 60 units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field;

AND

- Four years of increasingly responsible clerical or administrative experience, including one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

In addition, the ideal candidate should possess knowledge of Election Laws of the State of California, the Brown Act, Rosenberg's Rules of Order and Political Reform Act; and knowledge of Municipal laws and procedures as they apply to the Municipal Code and City Charter. The candidate should also be proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer software.

This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Selection Process

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs no later than October 21, 2024. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

Applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to interview for this rewarding and excellent opportunity.

Additional Information

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the document name.)
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section My Career Tools (located towards the top of the page), Select Cover Letters & Attachments, and then Add Attachments towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.)
*If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use Reference Attachments. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
6. Then Select Add Attachment and hit the Browse button to locate your attachment.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select Open, hit Upload and then Save & Return.
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Services Department at (559) 621-6950.

Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2024

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