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CITY OF RIVERSIDECITY CLERK

The City is governed by a seven-member City Council / City Manager model, and is a full-service city providing public safety, utility (electric, water, wastewater and refuse), community services, and much more. With a budget of $1.1 billion and 2,400 employees, the City provides services to more than 330,000 residents and is an ideal location for those looking to receive a quality education, start a career, become an innovator or entrepreneur, volunteer in the community, build and expand a business, raise a family, or retire.

Riverside is an award winning city! Named #1 U.S. for Small Business by Inc. Magazine, #2 Host Spot for Tech in the U.S., #6 Happiest Place in the Nation for Young Professionals, #3 in California and #103 in the World for Economic Performance by the Brooking Institute, Coolest California City by the California Air Resources Board, the Intelligent Community of the Year in 2012, a Top 25 City for Business by Executive Outlook Magazine, and an Emerald City by the State of California Department of Conservation for sustainable green initiatives and renewable energy, Riverside is an extraordinary city with a bright future.

THE CITY OF RIVERSIDEThe City of Riverside is a rapidly growing metropolitan hub, with an artistic spirit, positioned for a sustainable urban future. Ranked as the 12th largest city in the state, Riverside is an urban amenities center that includes museums, theaters, fine dining, an array of festivals and markets, and four internationally recognized universities and colleges.

The City believes in continually investing in and improving in the community. The Riverside Renaissance effort included nearly $1.3 billion worth of projects designed to enhance the quality of life for all Riverside residents.

This phenomenal effort resulted in Riverside building 30 years of public improvements in just five years, including new public facilities, paving more roads than ever before, upgrading water and electric systems, traffic relief at railroad crossings through the construction of new overpasses and underpasses, road and street rehabilitation and widening, construction of new sidewalks, curbs and gutters, landscaping improvements, as well as water, sewer and electrical infrastructure projects, renovating and creating new parks, building new fire station, improving police stations, new and upgraded libraries, rehabilitation of the Fox Theater and Municipal Auditorium, and neighborhood enhancements throughout the city.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES• Perform statutory and constitutional duties of the City

Clerk’s Office.• Serve as Clerk to the City Council.• Conduct elections for Mayor, City Council, measures,

Charter amendments, initiatives, referendums, and recalls.

• Coordinate the preparation and publication of City Council, Boards, Commissions and Standing Committee agendas, public hearings, and supporting material and; chair agenda conference.

• Direct the preparation, publication, distribution, filing, indexing, and safekeeping of City Council and Standing Committee proceedings, minutes, and actions.

• Plan and direct the execution, distribution, and safekeeping of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and agreements.

• Codify the City Municipal Code; certify City documents; attest to proper execution of all public documents.

• Serve as custodian of the City Seal and official City records; and plan and direct the City’s records retention/preservation program in compliance with legal requirements and City policy.

• Oversee the processing of recruitments, appointments, resignations, and term expirations for all official boards, commissions, and committees; administer oaths and affirmations.

• Serve as filing officer and official for state and local campaign statements and conflict of interest codes of the City Council advisory bodies and all designated employees under the Political Reform Act.

• Receive and process petitions, claims against the City, and lawsuits.

• Oversee Passport Acceptance Facility and operations to ensure compliance with passport processing.

• Analyze, review, and make recommendations regarding office procedures.

• Provide administrative and policy support to Board of Ethics.

• Prepare, administer, and control department budget.• Coordinate City Clerk activities with other City

departments, divisions, and outside agencies.• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation: The equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Five years of responsible experience involving the administration of a City Clerk’s office including at least three years of supervisory experience as a Deputy or Assistant City Clerk. Prior administrative experience as a Deputy or Assistant City Clerk in a large municipality is highly desirable.

Highly Desired Qualifications:• Prior administrative experience as a Deputy or Assistant City Clerk

in a large municipality.• Possession of a valid Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) Certificate.• Five (5) years or more experience in a City Clerk’s Office• Necessary Special Requirements• Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor

Vehicle Operator’s License.• Possession of a valid Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Certificate.• Possession of valid Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) Certificate

upon employment or within two years.

THE POSITION

This position is under the general direction of the City Council, to plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate all activities of the City Clerk’s Office relating to Council legislative support, City elections, board and commission recruitment, passport processing and public records. The City Clerk position is designated as Non-Classified and is exempt from the classified service. The incumbent shall be appointed “at-will” and serve at the pleasure of the City Council and requires an employment agreement.

The ideal candidate for this position will be• Flexible and dynamic with strong emotional intelligence and

political acumen• Possess exceptional leadership and organizational skills• A talented and experienced communicator with a fluency and

good understanding of applicable municipal laws, codes, policies and procedures

STARTING SALARY: $172,116 – $232,776 ANNUALLY

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

A. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.

B. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

To apply visit RiversideCA.gov/Jobs

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

Completed Employment Application

Completed Supplemental Questionnaire Cover Letter Resume