Deputy City Clerk

Deputy City Clerk

The City of Chandler City Clerk's Office is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as the Deputy City Clerk. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits.

Why work for Chandler?

Open and collaborative environment

Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community

Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays

3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage

Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual

Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual

12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager

Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match

City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation

Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees

Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

The City Clerk's Office offers a wide range of services to the residents of Chandler and the surrounding communities. Election assistance and passport applications are just some of the services provided, along with a multitude of information and records regarding the City Code and City Council actions. The City Clerk's Office preserves legal documents and is the source of information on City Council legislation and actions.

The City Clerk's Office conducts all municipal elections, assists the Mayor in administering the appointment of members to serve on various City boards and commissions, and provides services to the public including passport services, public records requests, and oversees Chandler's boards and commissions, and the Chandler Municipal Code and City Charter.

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, team work, and collaboration. Our new Deputy City Clerk will oversee the passport program as the program manager. Working alongside the City Clerk, our new Deputy City Clerk will provide leadership and assist with the variety of programs and processes that reside in the City Clerk's Office. Our new team member will need experience working with a municipality, elected officials, boards and commissions and elections.

A Bachelor's Degree in Government Studies, Public Administration or a related field; and 4 years of experience in a government office, including three (3) years of supervision, preferably in a municipal City Clerk's Office conducting municipal elections; and Passport Acceptance Agent Designation within six (6) months of hire or promotion; and Arizona Notary Public Certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion;

and Certified Municipal Clerk Designation within one (1) year; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.