Senior Deputy City Clerk

Salary : $77,028.00 - $103,248.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: City Clerk's Office
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: SEIU

Description
The Senior Deputy City Clerk performs complex administrative work involving legislation and election matters, managing the City's centralized records management program, and assisting the City Clerk in carrying out Charter and Code-mandated duties.

This recruitment is continuous with a first review of applications deadline of 11:59pm, Sunday, November 15, 2026. This recruitment can close at any time without notice after this deadline.
Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

• Prepares City Council Agendas and executes items for public records purposes.
• Ensures legal notice requirements are met.
• Processes deeds, projects, and certificates of insurance.
• Coordinates execution and tracking of City Manager and City Council approved agreements.
• Assists in conducting municipal elections.
• Schedules and bills Chapter 3 appeal hearings.
• Coordinates and reviews all City Council presentation documents and prepares agenda language.
• Formats minutes and agendas for the City's website.
• Serves as staff support to the City Clerk at City Council meetings.
• Assists in managing all aspects of the City's centralized records management program, including the planning, receipt, storage, retrieval, and disposition of official City records.
• Coordinates responses to records requests in compliance with the California Public Records Act.
• Ensures proper filings of statements of economic interest as required by law.
• Provides training to departments regarding proper handling and destruction of records.
• Responds to inquiries from City officials, staff and the general public.
• Develops and maintains computerized databases.
• Assists in the management of the department budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including three (3) years in the City Clerk or similar office with a commitment to customer service. Minimum qualifications may be met via an equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions. Experience, education, and training must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of a centralized records management program; laws related to records retention; management of historic documents; methods and techniques of program development; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the Public Records Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and Political Reform Act; methods and techniques of managing work assignments; modern office practices, methods, equipment, and software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling, and grammar; and occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Skill in: Microsoft office suite applications, including MS Word, Excel, and Access; and dealing with the public with courtesy and tact.
Ability to: Perform responsible clerical support work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision; compose correspondence rapidly and accurately; operate word processing equipment; operate computers and other modern office equipment; make operating decisions independently and in accordance with established policies and procedures; keep complex records; and cooperate and work effectively with other employees.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Selection Process
All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application.Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time:

Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:

Performance Examination (Tentatively scheduled for November 20, 2026): (Qualifying) will assess the candidates' proficiency in identifying and correcting errors within written text. The exam will be available via an online testing platform.
Oral Interview Examination (Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 30, 2026): (Weight of 100%) will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job. Candidates need a minimum passing score in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates must achieve a passing score in every component of the selection process in order to be placed on the eligible list. The Human Resources Department may waive one or more examination components. When one weighted examination component is waived, the remaining section will receive a weight of 100%.

Please visit the following website to view the summary of comprehensive benefits!

(under SEIU)
NOTE: A more complete set of specifications for this classification may be found on the City's website or on file in the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contribution toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract settlements between recognized employee associations and the City of Santa Ana.
01

How many year(s) of progressively responsible administrative experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, less than 5 years
• At least 5 years, less than 7 years
• At least 7 years or more

02

Of your progressively responsible administrative experience, how many year(s) of experience was from a City Clerk or similar office with a commitment to customer service?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, less than 5 years
• At least 5 years or more

03

Please describe in detail your progressively responsible administrative experience. If none, type N/A.
04

What type of agency is your City Clerk or similar office from? (If multiple - select the choice that is most pertinent to this position)

• Public - City (Municipal)
• Public - County
• Public - State
• Public - Special District
• Public - Other
• Private
• None

05

Briefly describe your experience handling compliance activities pertaining to Political Reform Act, Fair Political Practices Commission, Ethics codes and transparency measures. Please include in your answer the name of the agency/agencies and dates of employment which this experience took place. If none, type N/A.
06

Briefly describe your experience and/or knowledge of the Brown Act, California Elections Code, and the Public Records Act. Please include in your answer the name of the agency/agencies and dates of employment which this experience took place. If none, type N/A.
Required Question