Assistant to the City Manager

City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk

The City of Brevard, NC seeks a highly motivated individual with an interest in public service to perform a variety of professional and administrative work requiring initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to gain an extensive working knowledge of city organization and programs. This position will support the work of the City Manager's Office by : conducting management-related projects; collaborating and coordinating with City departments on a variety of matters; serving as staff support for boards and commissions; and investigating and following-up on citizen requests for service, complaints, and requests for information. This position will also serve as the Deputy City Clerk and will perform the City Clerk duties in their absence.

Examples of Duties :

Examples of duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Prepares, analyzes and researches a wide array of proposed new and existing programs and as delegated by the City Manager.
• Serves as Clerk for various boards and committees; posts notices & agendas; takes minutes; files records and minutes as required by laws; maintains minutes and other official documents according to State Archives requirements.
• Performs a variety of administrative functions such as answering the phone, greeting visitors to City Hall, and reviewing and preparing a variety of reports and documents.
• Professional level project coordination work on complex, multifaceted projects from inception to completion including the management and coordination of projects that have city-wide impact and requires a strategic understanding of city agencies and city policies, standards and systems.
• Works closely with City Manager's Office, City department directors, City Council and other City employees on routine matters, special projects, committees, legislative issues, and citizen inquiries.
• Develops an understanding of operations and remains knowledgeable of initiatives, challenges, and best practices. Conducts research, analyzes data, evaluates efficiency and effectiveness, and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Investigates and follows-up on citizen requests for service, complaints, and requests for information.
• Assists with the processing of purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and other administrative and financial documents for the Administration Department.
• May assist in the organizing and coordinating City sponsored special events.
• Serves as the Deputy City Clerk and performs those duties in the Clerk's absence.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree (MPA preferred) in public or business administration, public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field; and one (1) year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with additional education substituting for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Special Requirement : This position will require the ability to work evenings and / or weekends as needed to attend meetings and / or special events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :