City Clerk

Riverdale; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverdale is seeking an experienced City Clerk to support the City Manager, Mayor and City Council, ensuring accurate records, lawful procedures, and transparent governance.

The role oversees meetings, agendas, minutes, ordinances, licensing, elections, and records retention, with a focus on compliance and public service. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and Georgia Municipal Clerk Certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, records management, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible municipal clerk or local-government experience.
• State of Georgia Municipal Clerk Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage public meetings, agendas and minutes.
• Process ordinances, resolutions and official documents.
• Oversee records retention, elections, licensing, and legislative processing.
• Report to City Manager, Mayor, and City Council.

Skills

Municipal clerk experience

Public records administration

Legislative processes

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

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Employment Opportunities

The City of Riverdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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The City Clerk serves as the official custodian of City records and provides statutory, administrative, and operational support to the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, boards, City staff, and the public. The position manages public meetings, agendas and minutes, ordinances and resolutions, records retention, elections, licensing, legislative processing, and official document certification. The City Clerk exercises authority assigned by applicable law, the City Charter, ordinances, and City policies.

Qualifications

Special Requirements

Preferred Qualifications-Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, recordsmanagement, or a related field.- Three years of progressively responsible municipal clerk, records, legislative, orlocal-government experience.-Experience supervising staff, managing departmental operations, and administeringpublic records.- State of Georgia Municipal Clerk Certification