THE POSITION
Join the City of Ventura's team! We are seeking a Deputy City Clerk with extensive administrative experience who is eager to learn and deliver exceptional customer service in our resident-focused department. This is your chance to make a significant impact in our community while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Reporting to the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk provides high-level administrative support for the daily operations and programs managed by the City Clerk's Office. This proactive role ensures quality and timely administrative services for all City departments, the City Manager, and the City Council. The Deputy City Clerk may also serve as Clerk of the Council in the City Clerk's absence
WHO YOU ARE
If you desire to join a dedicated team committed to providing exemplary support services to the City and its citizens, this position may be for you! If through education, training, and/or experience, you can:
- work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a highly productive team
- tactfully handle citizen concerns
- thrive in a fast-paced environment, changing priorities quickly to meet demands
- demonstrate creativity in seeking out new ways to improve current processes
- handle multiple tasks simultaneously in an organized manner with frequent interruptions
- learn quickly when facing new challenges
….then you are an ideal candidate for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here Deputy City Clerk.
Currently, there is one full-time position available. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.
This position requires the ability to work at weekly evening meetings. The Deputy City Clerk position is designated as "confidential" in the City's Employer-Employee Relations Resolution.
THE SCHEDULE
- Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5:30 pm – Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
- July 8, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
- Week of July 15, 2024 - Oral Panel Interview are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
- Week of July 22, 2024 - Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
- July 31, 2024 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!
- SALARY: $68,824.08 - $83,639.50 Annually DOQ (effective 7/6/24)
- BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5:30 pm.
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and four years of increasingly responsible professional secretarial or administrative experience in either municipal operations or comparable agency performing related duties.
City Clerk's Office experience and/or training is desirable.
Possession of a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5:30 pm.
APPLICATION REVIEW AND EXAMINATION PROCESS:
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened according to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
The selection process may consist of one or more of the following: proofreading exercise, reading comprehension exercise, keyboarding, MS Office skills assessment, customer service assessment, and qualifying panel interview process.
Candidates are required to pass the online assessment exam to be placed on the eligibility list.
INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Week of July 15, 2024. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline.
The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Week of July 22, 2024. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.
To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget.
CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
