City Clerk

The City of West Plains, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to fill our full-time City Clerk position and become an essential part of the administrative team. This position requires a keen understanding of record-keeping principles, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to upholding transparency in local government. The ideal candidate regularly demonstrates our values of teamwork, commitment, learning, integrity, customer service and initiative while serving a variety of roles for the city.

The City Clerk oversees and ensures the accurate and timely preparation of the council meeting agenda and packets and maintains preservation of records of actions taken by city council; maintenance and retention of official records and documents, including resolutions, ordinances, procedures, and policies. Serves as the Custodian of Records for the city; certifies official records and ensures that public requests are fulfilled and maintained in compliance with Sunshine Law. Serves as the city’s election official, coordinating all aspects of the city’s general and special elections, ensuring all legal requirements are met. Administers the oath of office to elected officials and any applicable employees. Maintains a diligent awareness of constantly changing laws, legislation, rules, and regulations governing all aspects of the city. This position also serves as business license coordinator and performs accurate duties related to the issuance, renewal and auditing of city business licenses, vendor applications, peddler permits and permits for other special events.

Candidate must have schedule flexibility to attend regular and special city council meetings as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, or related field.

• Three (3) years of experience in municipal government with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Possess or the ability to obtain designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and Certified Public Records Officer.

• Notary public certification is required within the probationary period.

• Possess or the ability to obtain a valid Missouri Driver’s License within three months of employment and meet the requirements of the City of West Plains Operation of Vehicle Policy.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• The City Clerk has a salary range of $25.74 - $35.88, depending on qualifications and experience.

• A comprehensive benefit package is also offered, which includes:

 Medical, Dental, Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverages offered at zero cost to the employee, with dependent coverage offered at the employee’s cost.

 Missouri Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) which is fully funded by the City (no cost to employee) with vesting after 5 years.

 Voluntary participation in Vision, Cafeteria Plan IRS Section 125, Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plans, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Supplemental Life, Accident, Cancer coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

 Generous paid time off (PTO) program in which new employees receive eight hours of PTO per pay period.

TO APPLY

To be considered for employment, you must submit a completed City of West Plains application. Applications are available online at www.westplains.gov. Completed applications and resumes may be emailed to Human Resources or delivered in-person to City Hall. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment or post-offer testing, including but not limited to, drug and alcohol screening, thorough background investigation, credit check and medical examination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.74 - $35.88 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• municipal government: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person