CLERK TO THE ARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD

This is a unique opportunity to serve as the principal staff officer to the Arlington County Board, the governing body of Arlington County, Virginia, and with a professional team that provides executive level administrative support to the County Board and assistance to its constituents. High energy is required to work in this dynamic and challenging environment. This position’s key responsibilities include: 1) serves as the official record-keeper for the Board; 2) acts as the Board’s liaison to the public; and 3) provides administrative and financial management of the County Board Office.

This position is appointed by and works at the pleasure of the County Board. Key responsibilities outlined above include:

(1) attending all Board meetings and work sessions; officially recording actions and serving as official custodian of the minutes of the meetings; advertising legal notices for public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board; initiating follow-up actions to advise others of Board actions; maintaining and updating the County Code; processing legal claims against the County with legal advice from the County Attorney’s Office as needed;

(2) receiving and resolving citizen complaints; making information about the Board available to the public and community groups; representing the Board’s position to citizens and special interest groups; composing correspondence for Board signatures; and

(3) coordinating the work of the unit to ensure the effective general operation and function of the County Board Office; direct supervision of Deputy Clerk and Receptionist and, in coordination with the County Board, supervision of the Board Members’ Aides; developing and managing office budget; maintaining effective working relationships with department directors and the County Manager’s Office; and other related duties as assigned.

Due to the high visibility of the Board Office, the position is highly sensitive with substantial public contact. The employee must be able to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to Arlington’s diverse population, advisory groups, media and special interest groups and will be responsible for ensuring that written documents are accurately and carefully prepared and disseminated. This position also requires resourcefulness, being proactive with matters of importance to the Board, and being a team leader within the Office. Deadlines and multiple priorities make the planning and organizing of work activities challenging yet rewarding in a dynamic organization and engaged community. The position requires flexibility and a high degree of organization to respond to a fast-paced work environment. General supervision and direction is received from all five members of the County Board.

 Online application is required.

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field plus three years of progressively responsible administrative experience that includes researching, compiling and writing reports; working with legislative or policy bodies and constituent groups; and/or management of a staff office.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

(a) experience working in a government setting;
(b) extensive public contact experience with a diverse citizen population, community and business groups; and/or
(c) experience providing staff support to a Board, Committee, or other governing body.

 APPLY ONLINE AT: www.arlingtonva.us