deputy city Clerk

The City of Anamosa (pop. 5,450) is seeking a Deputy City Clerk. 

The Deputy City Clerk must be organized, reliable, team-oriented, proficient at multi-tasking, and capable of performing a wide variety of administrative/clerical duties.

Anamosa operates under a Mayor-Council form of government with an appointed City Administrator.  Anamosa is a full government service community with 7 departments including City Hall, Police, Fire, Streets, Public Utilities, Library, and Parks & Recreation.

Under the direct supervision of the City Administrator, the Deputy City Clerk is primarily responsible for processing and maintaining employee payroll/benefits, handling licenses and permits, performing clerical duties associated with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment, maintaining cemetery operations and records, and assisting other personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Post high school education or experience in HR, accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
• Two years of related employment experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of HR, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll.
• Proficiency in office procedures and practices.
• Must be able to work with confidential information.
• Ability to compile and analyze financial reports.
• Experience and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop good relationships with the public and city employees.
• Must be able to attend evening meetings.
• Must be well organized and manage time and work schedules.
• US Citizen.
• Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license.
• Shall be bondable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR, accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
• Three years of related experience in a public organization serving a city with a population greater than 2,500.
• Knowledge of planning & zoning, permitting, and cemetery administration.
• Current IMFOA certification as a Municipal Clerk Associate or Finance Officer Associate.

Starting salary will be $22.00-$24.00 per hour DOQ/DOE. (approx. $45,760-$49,920 per year)

 

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance/AD&D and Long Term Disability Benefit
• Partial tuition reimbursement
• Paid sick leave
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Vacation leave (Paid Time Off/PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Community Center and Swimming Pool Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Paid Jury Duty leave/Military leave/Bereavement leave
• IPERS (retirement)

 

Interested parties should submit resume, cover letter, and City employment application to Anamosa City Hall or via email.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025