Summary Objective

Under general supervision of City Administration, plans, organizes, and directs the operations and activities of the Office of City Clerk, including serving as the Custodian of Records for the City and Municipal Elections Officer. Prepares, posts, and maintains agendas, legal notices, minutes, and records for the City Council as the state statute or the City Code of Ordinances prescribes; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, records management, or related field, and six (6) years of city or municipal clerk experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Experience in conducting municipal elections, researching Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Florida Laws, and Florida Constitution.

A valid Florida driver's license and Notary Public is required.

Municipal City Clerk (MCC) certification or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment is required.

Master Municipal Clerk highly desirable.

The City of Riviera Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Riviera Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

The City of Riviera Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Successful passing of a background investigation, physical, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment.