The City of St. Pete Beach is a beautiful Gulf Coast barrier island community in west-central Florida, close to St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. The city is approximately 2.25 square miles and has a year-round resident population of about 8,900. St. Pete Beach is recognized as a premier destination and one of the top-ranked beaches in the United States.
The City is seeking qualified candidates for the position of City Clerk which is a Charter Officer position. The City Clerk reports directly to the City Commission, comprised of the Mayor and four Commissioners, and works in close coordination and collaboration with the City Manager. Responsibilities of the City Clerk include serving as Clerk to the City Commission; serving as the official custodian of all official City records; preparing documents for and recording official actions of Commission/Board meetings; providing training to Commissioners and advisory Board members; coordinating municipal elections with the County Supervisor of Elections; supervising office and clerical support functions; and other duties as required. Knowledge of public administration, recordkeeping, municipal planning, judicial proceedings, etc., is essential, along with laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of a City Clerk position, such as the Florida Sunshine Law, Public Records Act, and current election laws.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business, government, public administration, or a related field with five (5) years of progressively responsible records management experience, two (2) of which must be with a government entity, preferably in Florida. A Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation is required or an equivalency of directly related senior-level government experience in a comparable clerk’s office with a condition of employment required to successfully attain CMC certification within two (2) years of hire. A valid Florida Driver’s license and a Notary Public license are required.
Salary is open, dependent upon qualifications. The first review of resumes will occur February 28, 2025; the position is open until filled.
To apply, visit www.SRNsearch.com and apply online. Questions should be directed to S. Renée Narloch, President, S. Renée Narloch & Associates, at (850) 391-0000 or info@SRNsearch.com. A detailed brochure is available. The City of St. Pete Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to a drug-free workplace, and abides by FL Veterans’ Preference. Under Florida’s Public Records/Sunshine Laws, applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.