Assistant Clerk of the Board (Individual Contributor V)

Johnson County Kansas • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

A career with Johnson County Government offers an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community. The County Manager's Office is seeking a full-time Assistant Clerk of the Board. This role is central to the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting agenda and documentation processes. It involves managing agenda items, coordinating public meeting logistics, handling technology for meetings including streaming and closed captioning, and maintaining official records. The position also includes training users on the Agenda Management system, generating reports, and upholding strict confidentiality and professionalism while collaborating with various stakeholders. The Assistant Clerk will also serve as a backup to the Deputy County Clerk.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle last-minute changes
• Responsible and reliable
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedures and public records laws
• Ability to create, review, and remediate Microsoft Office documents to ensure accessibility and compliance with applicable standards
• Associate's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management or relevant field
• Three (3) years of administrative support work
• One (1) year of administrative support experience to a governing board or other relevant experience
• Successful completion of reference/background screening

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management or relevant field
• Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) through the International Institute of Municipal Clerk certification
• Two (2) years experience performing clerk functions to a governing board or other relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Processing and reviewing agenda items, briefing sheets, and public calendars
• Coordinating final agendas and packets for public meetings and events
• Coordinating technology for meetings, including streaming and closed captioning
• Maintaining records and archives of board actions and resolutions
• Training users on the Agenda Management system and creating detailed reports and spreadsheets
• Upholding confidentiality and professionalism while collaborating with various stakeholders
• Serving as a backup to the Deputy County Clerk and performing additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees