About the Position:
This is the District's first "stand alone" Clerk position and will be responsible for coordinating services in support of the District Board of Directors and other District committees. This position will report to the General Manager and participate as part of the Management Team. The District Clerk will attend District Board meetings, record and maintain the District Board’s official actions, including ordinances and resolutions; be responsible for the management of official District documents and records; ensure public information is accessible; provide administrative services to the Board and General Manager; conduct District elections; oversee assembly and distribution of Board packets, reports and related documents; and perform a variety of duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge of: Functions and responsibilities of an elected Board of Directors; Ralph M. Brown Act; Election procedures; Fair Political Practices Commission requirements; California Public Records Act; Standard office administrative practices and procedures; Document imaging, statistical analysis, and electronic document and records management; English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and written composition; Supervision and evaluation techniques; and Research techniques.
Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the District as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; Operate equipment including fax, copiers, printers and computers and supporting MS Office applications; Manage the District-wide agenda and packet process; Oversee Deputy District Clerk/Office Manager; Prepare clear, concise and complete documentation, agendas, minutes, reports and correspondence; Work effectively in time-sensitive situations to meet deadlines; coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; Research, analyze and interpret complex documents, administrative procedures and regulations, and legal requirements; evaluate alternatives and adopt effective solutions; Develop policies, procedures and internal controls; Plan, organize and coordinate District elections; Communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and orally; Use tact and discretion in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and Attend meetings outside normal work hours.
Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration or a related field is required. Certification as a Municipal Clerk or participation in a program leading toward certification is preferred. This position requires at least four years of increasingly responsible experience in relevant and complex office administration; preferably in a public agency.


Additional Information:
Apply online at www.calopps.org. For inquiries regarding this recruitment, or if you are unable to apply online, information and employment materials may be obtained by calling the District office at (650) 691-1200.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete the supplemental questions as part of the employment application process, and are strongly encouraged to complete this section as best and as thoroughly as possible.
A resume must accompany the employment application and supplemental questions.
First interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, March 02, 2010, with finalist interviews tentatively scheduled for Friday 05, 2010. Planning your calendar accordingly is highly recommended.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.