DESCRIPTION

The City of Newark is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly professional City Clerk to lead and manage the operations of the City Clerk’s Office. This key leadership position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the City’s official records, ensuring transparency in local government, and safeguarding public information.

The City Clerk oversees the preparation and maintenance of City Council agendas and minutes, directs municipal elections, administers the City’s Records Management Program, and serves as the Filing Officer for the Fair Political Practices Commission. The role also includes managing ordinances and municipal codes, providing complex administrative support to the City Council, City Manager, and Assistant City Manager, and supervising administrative and clerical staff.

This position requires exceptional leadership, judgment, discretion, and organizational skills, as well as extensive knowledge of municipal governance, public policy, and the role of an elected City Council. The City Clerk must work with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with elected officials, staff, agencies, and the public. Key responsibilities include:

Managing official and confidential records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Overseeing staff, budgets, and office operations.
Preparing and editing reports, ordinances, and resolutions.
Ensuring compliance with the California Public Records Act, Government and Elections Codes, Ralph M. Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and related regulations.
Applying strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills in a high-demand, public service-oriented setting.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking City Clerk who embodies our PRIDE values of personal service, resourcefulness, innovation, diversity, and engagement. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, public-facing environment and is passionate about transparent, efficient, and inclusive local government. The ideal candidate is politically astute, with the insight and emotional intelligence to navigate complex dynamics, support elected officials, and serve as a trusted advisor.

We’re looking for a strong communicator who is equally comfortable explaining complex policies to the public as they are coordinating behind the scenes to ensure smooth and legally compliant City Council operations. They will bring a solid foundation in municipal operations and records management while being deeply committed to public service, constantly seeking opportunities to streamline processes, embrace innovation, and make information more accessible. With a cooperative spirit and a customer-focused mindset, the next City Clerk will bring both strategic vision and operational excellence to one of the City’s most important and visible roles.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

An application and resume must be submitted through CalOpps by Sept. 4th, 2025 at 5:00p.m. to be considered. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview and written assessment scheduled for the week of Sept. 15th, 2025. The department interview will be scheduled at a later date. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, credit check, and a basic physical exam.

We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@NewarkCA.gov for accommodation requests.

The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

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