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Pay Range: $37.23-$50.91 Hourly
The City of Arvada is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Deputy City Clerk to support the daily operations of the City Clerk’s Office, with primary responsibility for liquor licensing and municipal licensing programs. This role also supports elections, public records, City Council meetings, and official records, and serves as Acting City Clerk in the City Clerk’s absence.
Essential Job Functions
Serves as Acting City Clerk in the City Clerk’s absence and performs the City Clerk’s duties as authorized; consistent with applicable law, the City Charter, City Code, and City policies.
Provides training and guidance to staff on licensing procedures, City Clerk functions, records, systems, and applicable requirements; and performs assigned administrative functions, including purchasing, accounts payable, and expense reimbursements.
Administers the City’s liquor licensing and assigned municipal licensing programs, including applications, renewals, transfers, ownership changes, temporary permits, manager registrations, special events, and other licenses. Reviews applications for completeness and compliance, coordinates required investigations and reviews, and prepares and issues licenses, notices, correspondence, and related documentation.
Interprets and applies applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; advises applicants, licensees, City staff, elected officials, and the public on licensing requirements; resolves complex regulatory issues; monitors legislative and regulatory changes; and coordinates with the City Attorney’s Office, Public Safety, other City departments, the Colorado Department of Revenue, and other agencies.
Coordinates Liquor Authority proceedings, including preparing agendas, staff reports, notices, and meeting materials; attending meetings; recording minutes and official actions; documenting violations following hearings; distributing required notifications; coordinating board member payments; and maintaining official records.
Assists with City Clerk functions related to elections, Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests, legal notices, notarization, annexation notices, boards and commissions, City Council meetings and agenda packets, and the maintenance and codification of City policies, ordinances, resolutions, and City Code provisions.
Maintains licensing and City Clerk records, databases, tracking systems, and official documents; coordinates required filings and recordings with appropriate agencies; monitors applications and deadlines; generates reports; and identifies opportunities to improve records management and operational efficiency.
Analyzes complex administrative and regulatory issues, evaluates alternatives, and develops recommendations consistent with applicable requirements and organizational objectives.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City staff, management, elected officials, applicants, licensees, regulatory agencies, and the public. Represents the City Clerk’s Office professionally at meetings, hearings, training sessions, and other City and community activities.
Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.
Other Job Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of state and local liquor licensing laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local…