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We are a vibrant and growing medium-sized city nestled in the heart of Alabama. Our community thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to serving our residents. As we continue to evolve, we’re seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant to the City Clerk to join our team. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with residents, community organizations, and other city departments.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering inquiries, directing visitors, and assisting with requests.

• Support the City Clerk in day-to-day tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, and calendar management.
• Process financial transactions for assessment letters, business licenses, fire dues, zoning fees, taxes, etc.
• Process applications and issue business licenses.
• Process zoning applications.
• Assist in generation of purchase orders.
• Prepare power point presentations for Council meetings.
• Assist City Clerk with special projects.
• Attend City Council meetings in the absence of the Clerk.
• Coordinate special events, workshops, and public hearings.

• Assist in maintaining accurate and organized records related to city council meetings, ordinances, resolutions, and official documents.
• Prepare meeting agendas, attend council sessions, and take detailed minutes in the absence of City Clerk.
• Manage document archiving and retrieval systems.

• Assist during election cycles, including training, absentee ballots, and poll workers.
• Collaborate with the City Clerk to ensure smooth election processes.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in office software (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality & integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Previous local government experience.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently & collaboratively.

How To Apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume, references & cover letter to cityclerk@cityofchelsea.com by September 30th, 2024. In the cover letter, please let us know why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your skills align with this position. No phone calls please.

Salary: The annual compensation range for this position is $121,710 - $201,168, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Job Description: The city of Montgomery seeks an experienced and proven leader to serve as the next chief of police and someone who understands the challenges that constituencies face in an urban community. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of outreach and bridge-building with residents to develop relationships necessary to strengthen the support of the community. They will be a consensus builder with strong interpersonal skills, who will function as an effective advocate for the department while balancing the needs of the various stakeholders. Effective management of department culture will be vital, as well as a keen focus on officer wellness strategies. Reporting to the mayor through the chief of staff, the chief of police plans and directs the operations of the Montgomery Police Department to ensure the effective and efficient enforcement of laws and ordinances. The police department has a fiscal year 2023-2024 budget of $59.6 million with funding for 437 sworn officers and 120 civilian positions.

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field, with at least five years of highly responsible police management experience to include policy development, budget administration, personnel administration, operations evaluation, and public relations in a jurisdiction similarly sized or larger than Montgomery, is required. Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered. Candidates must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission or possess a similar certification from another state with the ability to obtain an Alabama certification within one year of hire. Experience in a diverse urban environment is preferred. Residency in Montgomery is required.

To Apply: View the full job posting and apply online at: http://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employer-resources/open-recruitments/montgomery-al-chief-of-police. For more information on this position contact: Eddie Salame, Senior Vice President, SGR  EddieSalame@GovernmentResource.com 817-239-2930 or Troy Riggs, Senior Vice President, SGR TroyRiggs@GovernmentResource.com 361-445-9496.