City of Cathedral City
Deputy City Clerk – City of Cathedral City
Salary:
$13.00 – $16.00 per hour, negotiable within the stated range based on qualifications. A 3% salary increase is scheduled to take effect in July 2026.
Schedule:
4/10 schedule providing a three‑day weekend every week. Flex day is either Monday or Friday. The position requires attendance at City Council meetings, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Benefits:
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; deferred compensation; a cafeteria‑style plan; wellness reimbursement; generous paid time off; and more.
Deadline to apply:
Monday, January 26 at 5:00 PM.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Provides direct and confidential support to the City Manager, City Clerk, City Council members, and commissions.
Maintains and processes official City documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, minutes, and legal records; ensures proper indexing, retention, and accessibility.
Prepares, posts, and distributes City Council agendas, minutes, and supporting materials; attends meetings as required.
Supports municipal election activities, including candidate filings, campaign statements, and coordination with County election officials.
Administers the City’s records management program; oversees document imaging, retention schedules, and destruction processes.
Processes Fair Political Practices Commission filings, including Form 700s and campaign disclosure statements.
Responds to public records requests; researches and provides information to staff and the public.
Maintains the City Municipal Code and coordinates updates with codification service.
Certifies official City documents and administers oaths.
Serves as a backup to the City Clerk in their absence.
Performs related administrative support duties as assigned.
Requirements Traditional Path
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two years of administrative experience supporting a public body.
Must obtain Notary Public license.
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) desired.
Experience Path
High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public agency.
Two years of direct experience with agenda preparation, records maintenance, and meeting support.
Must obtain Notary Public license.
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) desired.
Other Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License.
How to Apply Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies are not accepted. All requested application materials—resumes, completed City of Cathedral City application, transcripts, certificates, DD‑214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request—must be submitted by the application deadline.
Employee Benefits (detailed)
Bilingual pay
CalPERS Health Insurance plus other benefits
CalPERS Retirement
Certification and Education Incentives
Deferred Compensation
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Holidays
Life Insurance | Long Term Disability
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Wellness
Additional benefits information and bargaining unit references are available on the City’s website: www.joincathedralcity.org.
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$13.00 – $16.00 per hour, negotiable within the stated range based on qualifications. A 3% salary increase is scheduled to take effect in July 2026.
Schedule:
4/10 schedule providing a three‑day weekend every week. Flex day is either Monday or Friday. The position requires attendance at City Council meetings, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Benefits:
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; deferred compensation; a cafeteria‑style plan; wellness reimbursement; generous paid time off; and more.
Deadline to apply:
Monday, January 26 at 5:00 PM.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Provides direct and confidential support to the City Manager, City Clerk, City Council members, and commissions.
Maintains and processes official City documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, minutes, and legal records; ensures proper indexing, retention, and accessibility.
Prepares, posts, and distributes City Council agendas, minutes, and supporting materials; attends meetings as required.
Supports municipal election activities, including candidate filings, campaign statements, and coordination with County election officials.
Administers the City’s records management program; oversees document imaging, retention schedules, and destruction processes.
Processes Fair Political Practices Commission filings, including Form 700s and campaign disclosure statements.
Responds to public records requests; researches and provides information to staff and the public.
Maintains the City Municipal Code and coordinates updates with codification service.
Certifies official City documents and administers oaths.
Serves as a backup to the City Clerk in their absence.
Performs related administrative support duties as assigned.
Requirements Traditional Path
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two years of administrative experience supporting a public body.
Must obtain Notary Public license.
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) desired.
Experience Path
High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public agency.
Two years of direct experience with agenda preparation, records maintenance, and meeting support.
Must obtain Notary Public license.
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) desired.
Other Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License.
How to Apply Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies are not accepted. All requested application materials—resumes, completed City of Cathedral City application, transcripts, certificates, DD‑214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request—must be submitted by the application deadline.
Employee Benefits (detailed)
Bilingual pay
CalPERS Health Insurance plus other benefits
CalPERS Retirement
Certification and Education Incentives
Deferred Compensation
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Holidays
Life Insurance | Long Term Disability
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Wellness
Additional benefits information and bargaining unit references are available on the City’s website: www.joincathedralcity.org.
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