Birmingham Looking for Deputy City Clerk

The City of Birmingham, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking qualified applicants, without regard to race or other protected status, for the position of Deputy City Clerk.

Under the general direction of the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk performs a variety of responsible administrative duties involving substantial public contact and requiring a specialized knowledge of records retention, voter registration and elections, and other Clerk’s Office functions. In the absence of the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk may supervise the operations of the department.

The Deputy City Clerk will be responsible for receiving and reviewing application materials for various City licenses and permits; answering citizen inquiries; preparing various reports and correspondence; attending public meetings to record proceedings and prepare minutes; and assisting the City Clerk in preparations for elections, including registering voters and maintaining equipment and files. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible office experience involving substantial public contact.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and well developed PC skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a municipal setting and knowledge of BS&A software systems.
• Additional training and/or certifications in the administration of elections, records retention, Roberts Rules of Order, and/or other related topics.
• Certified Municipal Clerk designation is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range of $43,163 - $55,257.
• This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply: Submit Cover Letter, Résumé, and a completed City of Birmingham Application for Employment to the Human Resource Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2012.

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