City Clerk & Public Records Administrator

FCCMA; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday time

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

FRS retirement

Retirement planning options

Job summary

City of Avon Park seeks a City Clerk to serve as custodian of City records and provide confidential, administrative support to the City Manager. The role requires independence, initiative, and professional communication with internal and external entities.

Responsibilities include attending meetings, recording minutes, preparing agendas, managing city records, and coordinating elections. A Bachelor's in public administration or records management is preferred, with CJIS training and 3+ years of

Qualifications

• A Certified Municipal Clerk designation is strongly preferred. Candidates without the CMC certification must obtain it within a reasonable time.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a municipal clerk office is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
• CJIS Security and Privacy Training is required as part of the background check process.

Responsibilities

• Records ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and deeds; maintains municipal deeds, leases, agreements, and other records.
• Attends City Council meetings; records motions, votes, and actions; prepares minutes for the public record.
• Manages agendas, minutes, and packets for City Council and CRA Advisory Board meetings.
• Acts as custodian of the official seal and public records; processes public records requests under laws.

Skills

CMC preferred

Municipal clerk experience

CJIS training requirement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or records management

Job description

City of Avon Park seeks a City Clerk to serve as custodian of City records and provide confidential, administrative support to the City Manager. The role requires independence, initiative, and professional communication with internal and external entities.

Responsibilities include attending meetings, recording minutes, preparing agendas, managing city records, and coordinating elections. A Bachelor's in public administration or records management is preferred, with CJIS training and 3+ years of