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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Deputy Clerk to the Board

Prince William County, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$66K/yr - $93K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a detail-oriented professional to serve as the Deputy Clerk to the Board of County Supervisors in Prince William County. This role involves providing high-level administrative, legislative, and policy support, assisting with official Board proceedings, and conducting policy research and analysis.

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Responsibilities

Assist in planning, preparing, and supporting Board of County Supervisors meetings, including the preparation and review of the agenda, staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and meeting packets

Support Board of County Supervisors Legislative Committee, including the preparation of the agenda and meeting material, notice and management of meetings, and other duties as needed

Attend Board, Committee, and special meetings; finalize official actions and documents for the permanent record

Conduct research and analysis on policy issues, legislative proposals, and programs under consideration by the Board of Supervisors Legislative Committee, as directed

Prepare policy briefs, issue summaries, comparative analyses, and recommendations, as directed

Assist with drafting reports, memoranda, and presentations that clearly communicate complex policy issues to elected officials and the public, as directed

Ensure meetings are properly noticed and are held in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing public meetings, records retention, and transparency (FOIA)

Coordinate with county departments, elected officials, and external agencies to collect, review, edit, and post meeting materials for the Board Committee based on established deadlines and procedural requirements

Research, analyze, and evaluate issues and policies identified by the Board or Legislative Committee

Provide the Clerk’s Office with general administrative support, including records management through Laserfiche and general oversight of the county’s various Boards, Committees, and Commissions (BCCs)

Develop an orientation program for BCC members and a training program for staff liaisons

Participate in special projects, audits, and process improvement initiatives related to Board operations or county governance

Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in handling sensitive information and policy deliberations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Local government administrationRecords managementPolicy analysisCertified Municipal ClerkMicrosoft Office proficiencyResearch skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Four years of full-time experience in local government administration, records, management, and policy analysis

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field

Experience working with elected officials and/or members of an executive management team

Municipal or legal clerk experience preferred

Designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC), or the ability to obtain within an agreed-upon period

Strong knowledge of Robert's Rules of Order, FOIA, and local government law

Familiarity with standard records management practices, including the Library of Virginia's general schedules and retention requirements

High proficiency with Microsoft Office products with an aptitude to work within various computer programs and systems; familiarity with Granicus and Laserfiche is a plus

Outstanding organizational skills and keen attention to detail