Strategic Deputy City Clerk: Code & Policy Leader

City of Boise; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement

Employer-matched 401(k)/457b

Hybrid Work Eligible

Job summary

City of Boise seeks a Deputy City Clerk to lead the City Clerk’s Office, directing licensing, policy administration and governance. You will work with the Director to ensure programs comply with federal, state and city requirements and drive process improvements across departments.

You will oversee statutory responsibilities, elections, public records, code administration and customer service excellence, while mentoring staff and advancing strategic initiatives for transparent government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, political science, public policy, law, organizational leadership, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in public administration with at least 2 years in management.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee City Clerk operations, programs and staff; establish performance expectations.
• Oversee the Code and Policy Administration Program; governance standards and templates.
• Manage licensing, permitting and regulatory functions; ensure compliance and service quality.
• Coordinate municipal elections, public records, and legislative administration activities.
• Develop departmental budgets, contracts and resources; guide planning and resource decisions.
• Collaborate with departments, legal, and Mayor’s Office to drive policy direction and organizational improvements.

Skills

5+ years public administration

2+ years management experience

leadership experience

stakeholder engagement

policy governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Municipal code administration

Job description

City of Boise seeks a Deputy City Clerk to lead the City Clerk’s Office, directing licensing, policy administration and governance. You will work with the Director to ensure programs comply with federal, state and city requirements and drive process improvements across departments.

You will oversee statutory responsibilities, elections, public records, code administration and customer service excellence, while mentoring staff and advancing strategic initiatives for transparent government.