The Community
The Town of Camp Verde is a full-service community staffed by very dedicated staff who serve a population of over 12,000 citizens in the Verde Valley in the center of Arizona. Camp Verde is a quiet, safe place to raise your children, with a small-town atmosphere, a friendly relaxed, no-pressure way of life. Additionally, we have wide-open spaces, the Verde River, a mild 4-season climate and panoramic views from the vistas above our valley.

The Department
It is an exciting time for the Town of Camp Verde’s Clerk’s Office. With a dedicated staff of three, including the Town Clerk, the Office is committed to finding creative solutions to developing and delivering services to the public as well as Town staff. Constant refinements and improvements to the Town’s internal management procedures and systems are essential to the Town Clerk’s Office to deliver the level and quality of service expected by the Town and community. The Town Clerk’s Office is a service division upon which the Town Council, all Town Departments, and the general public rely for information regarding the operations, ordinances and regulations, and Town records.

The Position
Serving under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Town Clerk will be expected to lead the Office through independent judgement and initiative in establishing effective and efficient operations consistent with applicable laws, Town policies, and administrative guidelines to represent a transparent and open government. The Town Clerk will be the direct point of contact and accountable for: election administration; records management and public records requests; support for the Town Council and all administrative functions associated with Town Council meetings; conflict of interest and campaign disclosure filings; business license processing; legal noticing; and other support services.

The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate must be a polished professional with the highest level of integrity, outstanding judgment, and established leadership skills. The Town Clerk will be collaborative, inclusive, tech savvy, committed to exceptional customer service, and able to motivate and maximize the skills of others in the organization. The ideal candidate will also need to be highly self‐organized, confident, and adaptable, with a keen ability to reprioritize projects based on sensitive demands. The Town Clerk will take initiative to ensure that the Office’s operations and priorities are focused towards accomplishing goals through effective and efficient management.

Qualifications
A four-year degree in a relevant field of study, preferably in public administration, business administration, or a related field; at least five years of progressively responsible experience in local government, or any equivalent combination of education and experience of comparable complexity are all required. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a comparable field; or designation as certified municipal clerk; and 5 years of experience in local government