Job Details

Assistant City Clerk

The City of North Las Vegas is one of Nevada's fastest growing cities. Located in Clark County, the 104 square-mile City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. The City of North Las Vegas continues to diversify and grow both culturally and in the economic business industries we attract, further diversifying the economy of Clark County.

The City is filling one (1) vacancy for this position. The Assistant City Clerk plays a key leadership role within the City Clerk's Office, supporting the City Clerk in directing and managing core municipal functions, including Records Management, Legislative Support, Elections Administration, and Public Information Services. This position oversees day-to-day operations and assigned service areas while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the Nevada Open Meeting Law and Public Records Act.

This role serves as a subject matter expert on records management, election administration, agenda management, and municipal governance. Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and distribution of City Council and advisory board agendas; directing municipal election operations in coordination with county and state officials; developing departmental policies, procedures, and performance metrics; and providing training to staff. The Assistant City Clerk also participates in budget development and fiscal oversight, prepares analytical reports and presentations for executive leadership and City Council, and represents the City in professional and public settings.

In the absence of the City Clerk, this position serves as Acting City Clerk, attesting official documents and ensuring continuity of leadership. The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of municipal governance, records and information management, elections administration, and regulatory compliance. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, discretion in handling sensitive information, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining transparency and public trust.

Important information!

• Submit a complete application - For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application, and answer ALL questions.
• Work Schedule - This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day (36 hour work week), Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Please note this position is exempt and may require working outside of normal hours weekly due to meetings, elections, and other obligations of the City Clerk's office.
• Pay considerations The salary range for this position is $95,393.22 - $147,740.72. Salary offers will be made depending on qualifications and experience.

Candidate qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Records/Information Management, or related field. Master's degree in Public or Business Administration preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a City Clerk's office, or equivalent public agency, with two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Experience with elections, agenda management, or municipal records management is required.
• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training in Records/Information Management, or related field may be considered.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Nevada state driver's license, and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Notary Public certification within six (6) months of the date of appointment.
• Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) is strongly preferred.
• Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Information Governance Professional (IGP) is strongly preferred

Selection process

1. Prescreen - (Pass/Fail).
2. Selection Interview
3. Pre-Employment Screening Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. **Important information: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete. This process may be modified to include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.

Questions? For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact: Lucero Gonzalez | Talent Acquisition Partner gonzalezpachecol@cityofnorthlasvegas.com