Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: City Clerk Office
Division: CC-City Clerk
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

The Office of the City Clerk maintains all official records for the City of Albuquerque, accepts bids from the general public, as well as accepts service of process for summons, subpoenas and tort claims on behalf of the City of Albuquerque.

The City Clerk works under the administrative direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The City Clerk is the chief records custodian for the City of Albuquerque and processes requests for public records pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IRPA). The Office of the City Clerk also manages the Office of Administrative Hearings and is responsible for conducting all hearings specifically assigned by City of Albuquerque ordinance, including animal appeals, handicap parking and personnel matters. The City Clerk performs other related duties as required by the general laws of the State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque, and by direction of the Mayor, City Council and Chief Administrative Officer, consistent with the City Charter and Ordinances. The office consists of a total of 27 full-time positions and a budget of $2.3 million.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Master's Degree or Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university preferred, and

To include six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative, governmental, legal, records management, or public-sector management experience preferred, and

Five (5) years of supervisory or management experience. preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Working Conditions

Environmental:

• Work is performed primarily in an indoor office environment. Work may require attendance at meetings, hearings, City Council proceedings and other events outside of normal business hours. Frequent interaction with elected officials, executive management, City employees, legal representatives, members of the public and external agencies. Exposure to highly sensitive, confidential, controversial or time-sensitive matters. Work is performed in an environment requiring compliance with statutory, regulatory and administrative deadlines.

Physical:

• Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. Frequent use of computers and other standard office equipment. May occasionally be required to travel to various City facilities or other locations to attend meetings, hearings or official functions.

01

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

02

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

• Yes
• No

03

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

04

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

05

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

• Yes
• No

Required Question