What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Clerk position at City of Elkins?
The City Clerk is a high-level administrative position reporting to the City Council and Mayor. This is an exempt position, with negotiable salary depending upon education and experience. Position Status: Full-time, exempt Benefits: Please see the City's Personnel Manual for information regarding benefits. (Click Here)
Job Summary: Under limited supervision, and in accordance with Elkins, WV Code of Ordinances, this position provides professional and administrative support for city legislative processes, including council and city boards and commissions. The Clerk serves as a liaison between elected officials and the public; oversees municipal elections; manages public projects; and participates in strategic planning and financial forecasting. The Clerk supervises human resources and external affairs employees. This is an appointed position, subject to renewal every odd year in December. Reports to the Common Council and the mayor (elected officials).
Minimum Training and Experience: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from four-year accredited college or university; four (4) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree (M.A.) preferred. Incumbent must reside within the Elkins city limits and possess a valid West Virginia driver's license. May be required to possess or obtain additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the City.
Physical Requirements: The physical activity level is sedentary and includes primarily non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. Position involves sitting, walking, reaching, bending, crouching, and stooping. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to ten pounds. Position requires close, distance, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception.
Elkins, West Virginia is a dynamic and growing community of 7,000 people, serving as a tourism hub of the mid-Atlantic and a gateway to a vast outdoor recreation area that includes national forests, state parks, wilderness areas, ski resorts, hiking and biking trails, scenic train excursions and much more.
The City of Elkins is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
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Salary : $50,900 - $64,500