Please note: the City is currently in contract negotiations and committed to maintaining a stable and supportive work environment.
Some aspects of employment terms and conditions may be subject to change as a result of these negotiations.
We will keep all applicants informed of any significant updates throughout the hiring process.The City of Brentwood is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, talented, and energetic individual to fill the position of Assistant City Clerk.
Under the direction of the City Clerk, the Assistant City Clerk assists with the planning and work involved in maintaining official City documents and records; assists in the administration of City elections; assists in the preparation and distribution of Council agendas, attends meetings and prepares minutes.
In addition, the Assistant City Clerk assists with managing filings required by the Political Reform Act and processing requests received through the Public Records Act.Successful candidates should possess good interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to easily relate and adjust to a variety of situations.
This position will work closely with other City Departments, elected officials, and members of the public.
The ideal candidate will be intelligent and energetic and have experience in the core functions of a City Clerk's office.
Join a team committed to excellence and apply now.What We Offer:The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city.
The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees' professional and personal growth.
We offer:Competitive salaryAlternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approvalTelework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 16 days per year; Personal Time Off – 80 hours per fiscal year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year)Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverageCity-paid dental and vision insuranceCalPERS pension participationCity paid contributions toward deferred compensation (457 plan)City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings accountEmployee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page.Education and Experience Guidelines:- Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in political science, public administration, business administration, or related field.A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in political science, public administration, business administration, or a related field is desirable.Experience:Four years of increasingly responsible management assistance or experience providing administrative support in a public agency records office or in the management of complex records.Supervisory experience is highly desirable.Experience in a local government agency is desirable.License or Certificate:Possession of a California Driver's License must be maintained as a continued condition of employment.Possession of a California Commission as a Notary Public within one year of appointment.Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) is desirable.Applicants must submit the following:City of Brentwood Employment ApplicationResumePostmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Your application must be filled out completely online.
Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.The examination process will consist of:Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.All completed employment applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria and may be screened for better qualified candidates.Panel Board Interview - A limited number of applicants identified as better qualified will be invited to a panel board interview, via Zoom, tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024.All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months.
This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.#J-18808-Ljbffr