Municipal Clerk
Apply NowCompany: City & Borough of Juneau, AK
Location: Juneau, AK 99801
Description:
Salary: $3,622.40 - $4,128.00 Biweekly
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500598
Department: Administration
Division: Clerk's Office
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 102011
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 21
Hours Per Week: 40
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is hiring a Municipal Clerk to join our team. The Municipal Clerk (referred to as "Clerk" hereafter) is the local official who administers democratic processes such as access to city records, elections, and all legislative actions, ensuring transparency to the public. Public service to all in all we do.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
CBJ is looking for an exceptional person to lead the Clerks' Division. Desired qualities are someone who exhibits impeccable ethics, holds themselves in a neutral/non-partisan professional demeanor, works well with the public, is able to juggle multiple priorities, can pivot between tasks quickly, and has precise attention to detail. It is highly desirable if the applicant is already a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC).
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 12 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave, retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System), and matching contributions for employees participating in the PERS defined contribution plan.
We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides employer contributions to dependent care accounts, free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau in City Hall. You will also be required to work some evenings and weekends to staff Assembly meetings.
Typical Responsibilities
The Clerk, under general direction from the City Manager, serves as the Chief Clerical Officer of the municipality in accordance with Federal Laws, State Statutes, CBJ Charter, Code, and Regulations. Key duties of the Clerks' office include providing support to the Assembly and its appointed bodies and providing a venue to direct democracy through public interface with its local government. The Clerk supervises the Clerk Division staff, as well as other CBJ staff liaisons, to ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Act, the Public Records Code, the Voting Rights Act, and other legal requirements.
Primary duties of the Clerk position include direct support to the Assembly through the creation and publication of Regular and Special Assembly meeting agendas, packets, and minutes, as well as those for any other standing committee or boards and commissions as appointed by the Assembly or assigned by the City Manager. The Clerk Division is responsible for administering all appeals to the Assembly and its quasi-judicial bodies and/or hearing officers. The Clerk serves as the Election Official for the municipality responsible for the conduct and execution of all municipal election duties by overseeing the work of all Clerk/Election staff, election contractors, and appointed election boards.
Minimum Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Education: Graduation from High School or the equivalent. A Bachelors degree in political science, public administration, or related field and/or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) or Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designations are preferred.
Experience: Three years of experience with increasing responsibility as: Deputy Clerk, Law Office Manager, supervisor of an administrative process, or as a staff liaison to an elected or empowered board or commission.
Other: Must have a valid Driver's License at time of appointment (or within 30 days if the successful applicant is not yet an Alaska resident) and for continued employment.
Must become a registered Juneau voter within thirty (30) days of appointment and for continued employment.
Must be bondable by the municipality and must become a voter registrar for the State of Alaska and a Notary Public within thirty (30) days of appointment and for continued employment.
Must not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude as outlined in
Supplemental Information
NOTE: The Municipal Clerk is within the partially exempt service and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Robert Barr
Phone Number: 907-586-5240
Email: Robert.barr@juneau.gov
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) 586-5250 or human.resources@juneau.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:
Paid Leave and Holidays
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .
Additional Perks
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Are you a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC)?
Required Question
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500598
Department: Administration
Division: Clerk's Office
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 102011
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 21
Hours Per Week: 40
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is hiring a Municipal Clerk to join our team. The Municipal Clerk (referred to as "Clerk" hereafter) is the local official who administers democratic processes such as access to city records, elections, and all legislative actions, ensuring transparency to the public. Public service to all in all we do.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
CBJ is looking for an exceptional person to lead the Clerks' Division. Desired qualities are someone who exhibits impeccable ethics, holds themselves in a neutral/non-partisan professional demeanor, works well with the public, is able to juggle multiple priorities, can pivot between tasks quickly, and has precise attention to detail. It is highly desirable if the applicant is already a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC).
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 12 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave, retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System), and matching contributions for employees participating in the PERS defined contribution plan.
We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides employer contributions to dependent care accounts, free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau in City Hall. You will also be required to work some evenings and weekends to staff Assembly meetings.
Typical Responsibilities
The Clerk, under general direction from the City Manager, serves as the Chief Clerical Officer of the municipality in accordance with Federal Laws, State Statutes, CBJ Charter, Code, and Regulations. Key duties of the Clerks' office include providing support to the Assembly and its appointed bodies and providing a venue to direct democracy through public interface with its local government. The Clerk supervises the Clerk Division staff, as well as other CBJ staff liaisons, to ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Act, the Public Records Code, the Voting Rights Act, and other legal requirements.
Primary duties of the Clerk position include direct support to the Assembly through the creation and publication of Regular and Special Assembly meeting agendas, packets, and minutes, as well as those for any other standing committee or boards and commissions as appointed by the Assembly or assigned by the City Manager. The Clerk Division is responsible for administering all appeals to the Assembly and its quasi-judicial bodies and/or hearing officers. The Clerk serves as the Election Official for the municipality responsible for the conduct and execution of all municipal election duties by overseeing the work of all Clerk/Election staff, election contractors, and appointed election boards.
Minimum Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Education: Graduation from High School or the equivalent. A Bachelors degree in political science, public administration, or related field and/or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) or Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designations are preferred.
Experience: Three years of experience with increasing responsibility as: Deputy Clerk, Law Office Manager, supervisor of an administrative process, or as a staff liaison to an elected or empowered board or commission.
Other: Must have a valid Driver's License at time of appointment (or within 30 days if the successful applicant is not yet an Alaska resident) and for continued employment.
Must become a registered Juneau voter within thirty (30) days of appointment and for continued employment.
Must be bondable by the municipality and must become a voter registrar for the State of Alaska and a Notary Public within thirty (30) days of appointment and for continued employment.
Must not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude as outlined in
Supplemental Information
NOTE: The Municipal Clerk is within the partially exempt service and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Robert Barr
Phone Number: 907-586-5240
Email: Robert.barr@juneau.gov
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) 586-5250 or human.resources@juneau.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- No cost employee only plan available
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
- Additional optional coverage available
- Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
- Optional group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Short-term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
- Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 at open enrollment following 1 year of actively working.
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
- Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
- Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:
Paid Leave and Holidays
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- 21 days of PL within first year of employment
- Personal leave includes Sick leave
- Twelve paid holidays a year
- Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
- An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
- Health related webinars
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .
Additional Perks
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
- Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools
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Are you a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question