City Clerk Assistant
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Summary
The City Clerk Assistant provides essential administrative support to the City Clerk’s office, serving as a key liaison between City leadership, staff, and the public. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
Essential Functions
Assist with daily City Clerk’s office operations; act as City Clerk when required
Perform administrative duties to support division operations and goals
Open and close City Clerk desk tickets; receive and assign tickets
Answer incoming calls, route appropriately, and greet visitors
Open, date-stamp, and route incoming mail; follow up on correspondence
Perform secretarial duties, including typing and scheduling
Order and maintain office supplies
City Council & Meeting Support:
Assist in preparing City Council agendas for City Manager review
Post agendas for all board and commission meetings
Set up City Council Chambers for meetings
Attend meetings as required
Records Management & Compliance:
Maintain an index system for active/inactive files (e.g., minutes, ordinances, resolutions)
Update the City Clerk webpage as needed
Process and respond to Public Information Requests (PIRs) in compliance with the Open Records Act
Assist with training Records Liaison Officers
Boards & Commissions:
Assist with Boards and Commissions: applications, appointments, oaths, and certificates
Compile information for elections
Financial & Reporting:
Process advertisements, publications, and submit invoices
Prepare DPRs and issue purchase orders
Gather data for monthly reports and budget forecasting
Additional Responsibilities:
Coordinate travel arrangements: registration, accommodations, transportation, and per diem
Respond to inquiries from citizens, staff, and City Council
Provide information to the Mayor, City Council, citizens, and department leaders
Serve as the first point of contact for resolving inquiries to the City Clerk’s Office
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with City leadership
Independent judgment and decision-making ability
Professional demeanor, especially under pressure
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
Proficiency in executive-level administrative support
Team-oriented mindset
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs
Ability to operate multi-line telephone systems, personal computers, photocopiers, 10-key calculators, fax machines, and scanners
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college preferred, or a combination of legal or secretarial training and experience
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of legal office/clerical or other clerical experience required
Four (4) years preferred
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License with a clear driving record
Ability to pass criminal and financial background checks
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