Deputy Town Clerk

Town of Apple Valley; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Apple Valley is seeking an experienced Administrative Clerk to support the Town Clerk in preparing agendas, minutes, and Council actions, and to maintain official documents and records. You will handle confidential matters, assist with elections, and coordinate with other departments.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in a related field and five years in municipal government. Notary Public license within six months is required; certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in business or public administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal government.
• Certified Municipal Clerk or Master Municipal Clerk preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, minutes, and Council actions and maintain official records.
• Provide confidential office support and assist with election processes.
• Coordinate activities with other Town departments and stand in for the Town Clerk as needed.
• Attend Town Council meetings bi-weekly and support community relations.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in business/public administration, political studies, or communications

Job description

The Position:

Under general supervision, provides administrative and program support to the Town Clerk in the preparation of agendas, minutes, and Council actions, in the maintenance of official documents and records, and in managing the functions, services, and operations of the Town Clerk’s office; handles confidential matters and community relations; assists with various Town election processes; provides varied, technical, complex, and specialized office administrative and secretarial support to the Town Clerk, and other Town departments as assigned; coordinates assigned activities with those of other Town departments; acts for the Town Clerk on a relief basis; and performs related work as required.

Requirements:

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in business or public administration, political studies, communications, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in municipal government, preferably with a Town or City Clerk’s Office. A Certified Municipal Clerk or Master Municipal Clerk designation is preferred.

• License as a Notary Public within six (6) months following employment.
• Position will be required to attend Town Council meetings on a bi‑weekly basis, and some Town events as needed.