City Clerk

CITY OF ELKHORN

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City is currently seeking an organized and
detail-oriented professional to serve as its next City Clerk. This
essential role is responsible for the preservation of official city
records, conducting local elections, overseeing licensing procedures,
and supporting the city council and other municipal boards. The role
fulfills the duties and responsibilities outlined in Wisconsin Statutes
62.11. The ideal candidate will have a passion for local government, a
commitment to transparency, strong ethical standards, and the ability to
build positive relationships with City officials, staff, and the public.
The following duties are normal for this position but are not exclusive
or all-inclusive in scope. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them form the position. Other duties may be required
and assigned, if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the
position. Prepares council/committee agendas; attends all standing
committee meetings; advises council on matters of parliamentary
procedure; monitors and ensures Open Meeting/Open Records compliance;
ensures notices of council meetings and meeting minutes are properly
posted and/or published provides technical/clerical support to the
council, committees, boards, commissions, and city staff as requested.
Administers liquor and general purposes licensing/permitting program,
issues licenses as prescribed by municipal code. Administer local,
state, and federal elections, ensuring compliance with all legal
requirements. Duties include the preparation of ballots, training
election workers, managing absentee voting, and certifying election
results. Coordinates centralized insurance claims administration system;
receives, reviews, and submits claims and supporting documentation to
appropriate carrier; schedules meetings of internal claims review
committee as required; notifies claimants of claims disposition.
Coordinates Property Assessment and Board of Review procedures with City
Assessor. Prepares annual departmental operating budget; prepares and
administers budget for the conduct of elections. Coordinates the
preparation and distribution of City newsletter; coordinates website
management. Assign, direct, and supervise the work of the Deputy Clerk.
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of five years
of progressively responsible experience in office administration,
including at least three years of supervisory experience, is a plus. A
combination of education and experience that demonstrates equivalent
knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4660940-0/city-clerk

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