Join the Heart of Fort Meade as Deputy City Clerk Position Available In Polk, Florida

Join the Heart of Fort Meade as Deputy City Clerk City of Fort Meade – 4.0 Fort Meade, FL Job Details Full-time $60,000 – $70,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Driver’s License Supervising experience Certified Notary Public Senior level Associate’s degree Full Job Description Join the

Heart of Fort Meade:

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Fort Meade, Florida Department:

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City Manager Are you ready to make your mark on a city that values integrity, efficiency, and community? The City of Fort Meade is searching for an extraordinary Deputy City Clerk – a detail-obsessed, mission-driven professional who’s ready to become the backbone of our city’s administrative operations. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill desk job. As our Deputy City Clerk, you’ll be at the center of everything: from coordinating elections and safeguarding public records to supporting city commissions and shaping the future of our community. You’ll work side by side with city leadership, directly impacting how the government serves its people. What You’ll Do Own the

Agenda:

Prepare, assemble, and distribute City Commission meeting materials. Attend meetings, record actions, and ensure every detail is captured. Be the

Records Guardian:

Oversee the City’s contract and records management program, maintain official documents, and serve as the trusted custodian of public records.

Election Maestro:

Coordinate all aspects of municipal and pension board elections, maintain candidate filings, and stay ahead of changing election laws.

Community Connector:

Provide support to the PlanningZoning Board, Community Redevelopment Agency, and Special Magistrate. Serve as the go-to liaison for land use applications and work closely with regional partners.

Compliance Champion:

Arrange public notices, file city liens, manage vehicle registrations, and handle legal documentation with both precision and discretion.

InnovateImprove:

Help develop our website, drive transparency, and streamline city processes – your ideas will be heard. What Sets You Apart You thrive in a fast-paced, highly responsible role and can juggle competing priorities with calm focus. You are a natural communicator, both on paper and in person – able to write crisp minutes, clear reports, and build positive relationships with everyone from city staff to the public. You know your way around records management, legal documents, and the ins and outs of municipal operations. You take initiative, work independently, and have a knack for problem-solving (bonus points if you love bringing order to chaos). You are discreet, diplomatic, and unfailingly ethical, trusted with confidential matters and sensitive information. What You Bring Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience); at least 5 years in an administrative or supervisory role, ideally in government or a similar environment. Proven experience in maintaining complex records and legal documents. Florida Notary Public (or the ability to obtain quickly). Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) preferred, or the drive to earn these certifications. A valid Florida driver’s license. Why Fort Meade? Fort Meade is a historic, tight-knit community with a big heart and a bright future. Here, city staff aren’t just employees – they are leaders, collaborators, and neighbors. You will enjoy a supportive team, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to shape how government works for real people.

What We Offer Competitive Salary:

$60,000-$70,000 annually (commensurate with experience and credentials).

Exceptional Benefits:

Comprehensive health insurance, robust retirement plan, generous paid leave, and ample professional development support.

Career Growth:

Direct access to city executive leadership and opportunities to drive meaningful change at the community level. Ready to Apply? If you’re looking for a career where your work matters – and you want to join a city that will value your expertise, energy, and ideas – we want to meet you.

To apply:

Send your resume and a cover letter highlighting why you’re the perfect fit to . The City of Fort Meade is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Shape the future. Serve your community. Find your calling in Fort Meade.