Municipal Clerk I – City of Tarrant Full Time NEW

06/29/2026

Pay Grade

Grade 26

Type

Full time

Job Summary

The City of Tarrant is seeking a Municipal Clerk who will be responsible for the maintenance and management of official records and documents for small cities/jurisdictions. Employees in this position act as treasurer for their respective cities/jurisdictions (e.g., organizing finance activities, accounting, budget and revenue administration), prepare various reports (e.g., council meeting agendas, budget reports, public hearing minutes), administer employee benefits programs, oversee city planning activities (e.g., issuing license/permits, drafting ordinances), and serve as magistrates to oversee various court functions (e.g., issuing warrants, accepting bonds, maintaining court dockets). As supervisors of subordinate clerical personnel, Municipal Clerks assign and review work, administer performance appraisals, attend employee hearings, and provide work-related feedback. Municipal Clerks work almost exclusively in an office setting using standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

The City of Tarrant provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$52,145 – $80,891

Minimum Qualifications

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position. Minimum qualificaitons are subject to change:

Option A

• Minimum of twelve (12) hours of completed coursework in finance, accounting, or a combination of both from an accredited program.
• Experience supervising subordinate staff to include assigning tasks, reviewing work, training, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Experience performing administrative level tasks to include involvement in policy and procedure development, maintaining departmental/organizational records, writing official reports and correspondence(letters/memos).
• Experience utilizing parliamentary procedures (e.g. Robert’s Rule of Order) and local government proceedings as needed to attend and oversee council meetings, zoning, and planning commission meetings, public hearings, etc.
• Experience with conducting public meetings (e.g. public hearings, neighborhood association meetings, zoning and permitting, etc.) and the protocols associated with such meetings such as taking meeting minutes, compiling and dispersing meeting agendas, operating meeting equipment.
• Experience using software packages such as word, excel, outlook, or comparable software for the purpose of but not limited to correspondence, file management, record keeping, etc.

Option B

• Experience performing bookkeeping functions (e.g., producing financial reports (profit and loss statements, tracking income and expenditures, balance sheet).
• Experience supervising subordinate staff to include assigning tasks, reviewing work, training, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Experience performing administrative level tasks to include involvement in policy and procedure development, maintaining departmental/organizational records, writing official reports and correspondence (letters/memos).
• Experience utilizing parliamentary procedures (e.g. Robert’s Rule of Order) and local government proceedings as needed to attend and oversee council meetings, zoning, and planning commission meetings, public hearings, etc.
• Experience with conducting public meetings (e.g. public hearings, neighborhood association meetings, zoning and permitting, etc.) and the protocols associated with such meetings such as taking meeting minutes, compiling and dispersing meeting agendas, operating meeting equipment.
• Experience using software packages such as word, excel, outlook, or comparable software for the purpose of but not limited to correspondence, file management, record keeping, etc.

Typical Job Duties

• Acts as treasurer by planning, organizing, and directing the jurisdiction’s financial operations and programs, including investment management, accounting, budget administration, revenue administration, risk management, and auditing.
• Attends meetings, records minutes, gathers information in order to prepare reports, ordinances, resolutions, notices and other documentation for submission to governing bodies.
• Manages all official city records by developing procedures for records management, retrieval, and disposal, and overseeing the maintenance and preservation of official documents.
• Serves as Election Manager/Chief Election Officer by administering municipal elections, including preparing and distributing ballots, appointing and training election officers, and overseeing the tabulation and certification of results.
• Oversees and participates in the administration of employee benefits, city insurance, and personnel and payroll functions by maintaining records, communicating information to relevant parties, and developing applicable policies and procedures.
• Oversees and participates in city planning activities by issuing licenses and permits, reviewing applications, drafting ordinances, and addressing matters related to annexation, subdivision, planning, and zoning.
• Performs general administrative duties such as scheduling, maintaining documentation, and correspondence preparation by applying established office procedures and using relevant software to ensure departmental operations.
• Provides service to internal and external customers by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and directing individuals to appropriate resources through in-person, phone, or electronic communication.
• Serves as magistrate when necessary and oversees court functions in the absence of court personnel to ensure operations continue efficiently and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Supervises staff by assigning and directing work, monitoring performance, providing feedback and training, addressing personnel issues, and participating in staffing and disciplinary processes to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Develops and manages organizational budgets by compiling financial data, forecasting revenues and expenditures, and monitoring fund allocations in accordance with established laws, regulations, and policies to ensure fiscal accountability, support program objectives, and optimize resource utilization.
• Procures inventory and supplies to meet operational needs, by evaluating vendor options, comparing pricing and availability, and following established procurement procedures and guidelines, to ensure timely availability of resources and cost-effective purchasing.

Physical Demands

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Job may involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

Eeo Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

Note

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.