Listing Summary

The City of Dahlonega, a vibrant community of 7,537 full-time residents, is accepting applications for the position of City Clerk. This is an appointed, full-time, exempt position. The City Clerk is under the direct supervision of the Mayor and City Council and works closely with the City Manager. The City Clerk’s attendance is required at regular, special called, and/or work session meetings held by the Council, Planning Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission. The position is governed by the Personnel Policy and Procedures of the City.

This position is responsible for the administration of a wide variety of City codes, record retention program, municipal election functions, and maintaining all official records and minutes for the City. Duties involve extensive contact with the public. Our employees are enthusiastic about providing excellent customer service, efficiency, and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so we can better serve the public. This position requires considerable judgment, discretion and confidentiality in the performance of duties. Duties include but, are not limited to, performing City Clerk duties which consist of keeping full and correct minutes of the proceedings of the Mayor and Council, maintaining records of the City including all ordinances and resolutions as adopted; preparing notices and agendas of public meetings; preparing advertising notices; organizing relative committee and commission meetings; assisting in the administering of occupation tax, lodging, alcohol, and other forms of licensing and permits; composing official documents relative to administrative matters; and other duties as assigned.

Benefits include medical, dental and life insurance; paid holidays; PTO; short-term and long-term disability insurance and retirement benefits. Compensation is set by the City's pay and compensation plan as adopted. Desirable qualifications are (but may not be limited to): Associate Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field required; Minimum of five years of progressively responsible public administration work experience or Georgia City Clerk/Deputy Clerk Certification; Possess a valid Georgia driver's license. A combination of work and educational experience may be considered.