City Recorder - Springville, Utah

Location:	Springville, UT
Salary Range:	Grade 19. Pay range starts at $ 22.96
Exempt/Non-Exempt:	Exempt
Benefits:	Full benefit package includes health, dental and life insurance.
Employment Type:	Full Time
Department:	Administration
Description:	JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Mayor and City Council and the general direction of the Administrative Services Manager, performs general and specialized duties relating to the statutory duties of a City Recorder, maintains City records, and serves as Business License Officer. Grade 19.
Duties:	Essential Functions: CITY RECORDER Prepares agendas, documents and all materials for Council meetings. Takes and writes minutes, prepares documents and related matters. Maintains City records, contracts, agreements, and related matters and documents. Writes ordinances and resolutions and keeps City Code book current. Handles all aspects of City elections. Keeps current with City projects, programs, policies, boards, commissions, and related. Prepares a wide variety of reports, memos, and other correspondence for the Mayor and Council Handles all other duties assigned to the City Recorder by State statute or City Code. Organize and publish the monthly City newsletter. Performs other duties as assigned. BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICER Acts as Business License Officer and oversees all aspects of business licensing in the City Assists applicants in filling out license applications and helps applicants become aware of federal, state, county and City requirements. Takes necessary steps to ensure that all businesses are appropriately licensed. Helps ensure that City business code remains current with federal and state laws and requirements. Works with Planning and Zoning Department to ensure that business building and zoning meets City requirements.
Qualifications:	EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must be a high school graduate. Must have experience in taking and preparing minutes. Experience with federal, state, and local legal requirements helpful. Experience in the field of business licensing and in the field of public administration helpful. Associate degree or Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) preferred. Must possess a valid Utah Drivers License. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Must be able to type at least 60 wpm. Skill with short hand is preferable. Must have skill in the use of a personal computer. Must possess courteous telephone skills and be tactful in dealing with the public. Must be able to work in a team environment. Must have knowledge of filing, basic bookkeeping; grammar and punctuation, professional letter writing and related. Must be skilled in the use of Microsoft products and able to learn other software programs. Must be able to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines. Must be skilled in speaking and professional writing. Must be able to maintain current knowledge of state, local and federal laws that are within the purview of a recorder. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 25lbs occasionally.