City of Cypress, CA
Salary:
$123,792.00 - $167,844.00 Annually Location :
Cypress, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
00379 Department:
City Manager Division:
City Clerk Opening Date:
09/16/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description The City of Cypress is seeking a highly-organized, conscientious and proactive professional to serve as its next City Clerk. The City Clerk is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council and reports to the City Manager. Example of Duties
The City Clerk oversees the day-to-day operations of the City Clerk's Office. Duties and responsibilities include: Schedules and prepares City Council meeting agendas. Maintains official documents and records; oversees the record management program. Coordinates responses to public records requests. Coordinates elections with the County and advises candidates on procedures and deadlines. Receives and processes all liability claims against the City. Typical Qualifications THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
COLLABORATIVE, INNOVATIVE, PEOPLE PERSON, PROACTIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE
Promotes an inclusive environment and involves others in decisions. Values different perspectives and understands how to integrate ideas. Champions technology and is attune with industry trends. Seeks opportunities for improvement. Possesses a thorough understanding of the California election, open government, and transparency laws (Brown Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, etc.). Has strong communication and interpersonal skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A typical combination of education and experience that provides necessary the knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, with at least three years with a municipality. Experience administrating municipal elections. Certified Municipal Clerk designation. Certification as a Notary Public in the State of California prior to appointment.
Vacation - 80 hours per year, up to a maximum of 160 hours (at 11 years of employment).
Sick Leave - Eight hours per month. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.
9/80 Work Schedule
Holidays - 11 holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
Cafeteria Health Plan - $2,711 per month. Unused funds are available as cash-back.
Car Allowance - $200 per month.
Technology Allowance - $75 per month.
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan - $185 per month contribution.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per fiscal year.
Retirement - Cypress is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The plan includes the following options: 2% at 55, one year highest compensation, 1959 survivor's benefit and post retirement survivor continuance. "Classic" members, hired before 6/30/10, pay 3% towards their PERS retirement contribution. "Classic" members, hired after 6/30/10, pay 6% towards their PERS retirement contribution. Cypress is not a member of the Social Security System.
For candidates not currently employed by a CalPERS Agency or exceeding six months of separation, retirement benefits offered will conform to the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) after a January 1, 2013 date of hire. The formula is 2% @ 62.
$123,792.00 - $167,844.00 Annually Location :
Cypress, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
00379 Department:
City Manager Division:
City Clerk Opening Date:
09/16/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description The City of Cypress is seeking a highly-organized, conscientious and proactive professional to serve as its next City Clerk. The City Clerk is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council and reports to the City Manager. Example of Duties
The City Clerk oversees the day-to-day operations of the City Clerk's Office. Duties and responsibilities include: Schedules and prepares City Council meeting agendas. Maintains official documents and records; oversees the record management program. Coordinates responses to public records requests. Coordinates elections with the County and advises candidates on procedures and deadlines. Receives and processes all liability claims against the City. Typical Qualifications THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
COLLABORATIVE, INNOVATIVE, PEOPLE PERSON, PROACTIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE
Promotes an inclusive environment and involves others in decisions. Values different perspectives and understands how to integrate ideas. Champions technology and is attune with industry trends. Seeks opportunities for improvement. Possesses a thorough understanding of the California election, open government, and transparency laws (Brown Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, etc.). Has strong communication and interpersonal skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A typical combination of education and experience that provides necessary the knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, with at least three years with a municipality. Experience administrating municipal elections. Certified Municipal Clerk designation. Certification as a Notary Public in the State of California prior to appointment.
Vacation - 80 hours per year, up to a maximum of 160 hours (at 11 years of employment).
Sick Leave - Eight hours per month. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.
9/80 Work Schedule
Holidays - 11 holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
Cafeteria Health Plan - $2,711 per month. Unused funds are available as cash-back.
Car Allowance - $200 per month.
Technology Allowance - $75 per month.
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan - $185 per month contribution.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per fiscal year.
Retirement - Cypress is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The plan includes the following options: 2% at 55, one year highest compensation, 1959 survivor's benefit and post retirement survivor continuance. "Classic" members, hired before 6/30/10, pay 3% towards their PERS retirement contribution. "Classic" members, hired after 6/30/10, pay 6% towards their PERS retirement contribution. Cypress is not a member of the Social Security System.
For candidates not currently employed by a CalPERS Agency or exceeding six months of separation, retirement benefits offered will conform to the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) after a January 1, 2013 date of hire. The formula is 2% @ 62.