City Clerk

The City of Fort Wright, KY, is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of full-time City Clerk. The position reports directly to the City Administrator and is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Administration Department and rendering high quality service to our residents, businesses and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on customer service, excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and leadership skills. He or she must also possess excellent writing skills and be proficient in various office technology to create word processing documents, databases and spreadsheets, perform website maintenance, operate and maintain various office equipment, and be able to bend, lift and move items in excess of 25 pounds. This individual will also be responsible for duties including, but not limited to, attending and preparing minutes for all meetings of the City Council and Board of Adjustments; Codification of Ordinances; Records Retention; interpreting City Ordinances and State Statutes; serve as the City Tax/Revenue Collector; filing; payroll processing; processing passport applications; assist incoming citizens/answer incoming telephone calls; cash management; secretarial/clerical support to the CAO and City Dept Heads, which may include grant writing, reporting, and facilitation.

The successful candidate should possess at minimum:

• High School Diploma (college experience or degree, preferred), supplemented by previous comparative work experience, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary;
• A valid Driver’s License;
• Must be able to obtain a CMC Certificate, Notary Public, Passport Acceptance Agent Certification, and be bondable.
• Must be knowledgeable in use of modern technology and software, including all Microsoft 365 products.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

Salary Range (DOQ) $52,993.05 - $71,997.86, plus excellent benefit package provided, which currently includes the following:

• Employer provided Medical w HSA, Dental, and Vision Package or Health Insurance Waiver Incentive
• 11 Paid Holidays
• On-site Fitness Facility
• Longevity Pay
• Cell phone stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Social Security Tax Exempt and KY CERS Non-Hazardous Duty Retirement
• Low .99% Payroll Tax Rate

Click APPLY within to submit your resume today. 

EOE