Assistant City Clerk

City of North Las Vegas; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 95,393 - 147,740; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization located in North Las Vegas is looking for an Assistant City Clerk to oversee municipal functions and ensure compliance with laws. Key responsibilities include managing records, directing elections, and preparing City Council agendas. Candidates should have extensive experience in municipal governance and a relevant degree. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and be familiar with elections and records management processes. This role offers a competitive salary within a range of $95,393.22 to $147,740.72.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Seven years of experience in a City Clerk’s office or equivalent agency.
• Experience with elections, agenda management, or municipal records management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage core municipal functions in the City Clerk’s Office.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and compliance with laws.
• Lead projects aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Municipal governance knowledge

Records management

Elections administration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration

Job description

The City of North Las Vegas is pleased to announce the recruitment and selection process for the position of Assistant City Clerk! This announcement provides background information about the organization, the requirements and expected qualifications for the position, and selection process information.

About the City:

The City North Las Vegas is one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities. Located in Clark County, the 104 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. The City of North Las Vegas continues to diversify and grow both culturally and in the economic business industries we attract, further diversifying the economy of Clark County.

About the Position:

• The City is filling one (1) vacancy for this position. The Assistant City Clerk plays a key leadership role within the City Clerk’s Office, supporting the City Clerk in directing and managing core municipal functions, including Records Management, Legislative Support, Elections Administration, and Public Information Services. This position oversees day-to-day operations and assigned service areas while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the Nevada Open Meeting Law and Public Records Act.
• The Assistant City Clerk provides strategic oversight of the City’s enterprise records and information management systems, ensuring compliance with retention schedules, privacy regulations, and data governance standards. This role leads complex projects and initiatives aligned with organizational goals, conducts audits of departmental records, and develops recommendations to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
• This role serves as a subject matter expert on records management, election administration, agenda management, and municipal governance. Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and distribution of City Council and advisory board agendas; directing municipal election operations in coordination with county and state officials; developing departmental policies, procedures, and performance metrics; and providing training to staff. The Assistant City Clerk also participates in budget development and fiscal oversight, prepares analytical reports and presentations for executive leadership and City Council, and represents the City in professional and public settings.
• In the absence of the City Clerk, this position serves as Acting City Clerk, attesting official documents and ensuring continuity of leadership. The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of municipal governance, records and information management, elections administration, and regulatory compliance. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, discretion in handling sensitive information, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining transparency and public trust.

Important Information:

• Submit a complete application - For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application, and answer ALL questions. Select Apply for Job at the top of this announcement and click SUBMIT at the end of your application.
• Work Schedule - This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day (36 hour work week), Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Please note this position is exempt and may require working outside of normal hours weekly due to meetings, elections, and other obligations of the City Clerk's office.
• Pay considerations – The salary range for this position is $95,393.22 - $147,740.72. Salary offers will be made depending on qualifications and experience.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Records/Information Management, or related field. Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a City Clerk’s office, or equivalent public agency, with two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Experience with elections, agenda management, or municipal records management is required.
• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training in Records/Information Management, or related field may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Nevada state driver’s license, and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Notary Public certification within six (6) months of the date of appointment.
• Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) is strongly preferred.
• Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Information Governance Professional (IGP) is strongly preferred.