Date Posted:

April 28, 2021

Description:

In proactively supporting the City Council, the City Clerk will work collaboratively with other CAOs and City departments in facilitating the Council’s vision, while upholding the duties and role of the Clerk’s Office with confidence and independence. The Mayor and City Council are seeking a City Clerk with a propensity for accuracy, attention to detail and timely communication and responsiveness, and who embraces the evolving nature of technology. The City Clerk will serve as an ambassador of the City to the community, and is expected to remain impartial, unbiased, even handed, and apolitical.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess increasingly responsible and complex administrative experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Ideally, candidates will have experience working with an elected or appointed body within a local government agency. Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Certification as a Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) is strongly desired. In addition, the Palo Alto organization encourages continuing education and active involvement within the profession.

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website: Peckham & McKenney, Inc. www.peckhamandmckenney.com Feel free to contact Bobbi Peckham or Maria Hurtado toll-free at (866) 912-1919 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process. Resumes will be acknowledged within two business days.

Filing Deadline:

May 12, 2021