Temporary City Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $26.32 - $31.99 Hourly
Location : City of Merced, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 1415
Department: City Manager
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to provide direct administrative and program support to the City Clerk in preparation, distribution and publication of the City Council agendas; to assist with the maintenance of official City records; to act in the capacity of Assistant City Clerk, when delegated; and to perform related work as required
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS
This is a specialized, single position classification for the position assigned to provide a variety of assistance and support for City Clerk responsibilities and functions.
REPORTS TO
Assistant City Clerk.
CLASSIFICATION SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Perform a variety of complex technical support work for the City Clerk functions.
2. Assist in gathering material and documents for inclusion with City Council agenda packets including administrative reports, attachments, exhibits and agreements.
3. Research and process documents; review agreements, contracts, resolutions, reports and ordinances for proper format, accuracy, and completeness to ensure consistency with City Council action.
4. Prepare agenda for City Council meetings and attend City Council meetings and Measure C Committee meetings, taking and transcribing minutes and other meeting records.
5. Perform follow-up work for City Council meetings, preparing and distributing required notices and publication of actions, resolutions, and ordinances including codification of ordinances in a timely fashion, administering oaths of office and certify documents.
6. Provide staff assistance to assigned boards and commissions including agenda preparation, attending meetings of the commission, and preparing minutes.
7. Answer a variety of public and staff inquiries regarding the functions and responsibilities of the City Clerk.
8. Provide coverage and assistance in all areas of the City Clerk's Office as necessary to ensure the operation of the Office including filing, photocopying, answering the telephones, assisting the public at the counter, processing public records requests, and scheduling conference rooms.
9. Assist in conducting and supervising municipal elections and prepares candidate packet; issues, receives, and reviews nomination papers and candidate statements.
10. Perform a variety of projects as assigned by the City Manager's Office.
11. Serve as back up to other office staff.
12. Perform related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Requirements, procedures, and policies governing the Office of the City Clerk.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and codes including the Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and Public Records Act.
Functions and organization of municipal government.
Guidelines for posting and publishing public notices.
Business English, including vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
City Council Chambers Electronic Presentation Systems.
Operation and basic maintenance of document imaging and duplicating equipment.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Perform a wide scope of technical support assignments in the City Clerk Offices.
Assist with the efficient and lawful maintenance of City documents and records.
Develop information and prepare reports.
Attend Council Meetings and other after hour meetings.
Facilitate meetings using City Council Chambers electronic presentation systems.
Use City Council Chambers recording equipment to obtain electronic record of meetings.
Transcribe recordings of meetings into official minutes of meetings.
Work under stringent deadlines and time constraints with constant interruption.
Effective public relations skills, customer service and support.
Effectively represent the City Clerk functions and policies in contacts with City Council, City staff, the public, and other government agencies.
Learn and perform a variety of administrative, office, and general support work with minimal guidance and supervision.
Read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.
Multitask and prioritize projects.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college coursework in business administration, public administration or related field. Completion of an Associate's degree with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field is desirable.
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible administrative support and office administration experience. Experience with City of Merced boards and commissions, and Municipal government experience highly desirable
License or Certificate:
Possession of or ability to obtain Certified Municipal Clerk Certification (CMC) is desirable.
Possession of an appropriate California Driver License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in an office; continuous contact with staff and the public.
Physical: Frequently stand and walk; sit for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; and use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, document imaging equipment, and FAX.
Health and Welfare Benefits
Up to $846.67 per pay period towards the following benefits:
Medical - Choice of Anthem Blue Cross plans
Dental - Choice of Delta Dental plans
Vision - Choice of VSP vision plans
Life - Pays amount equal to one year's salary up to $50,000
Disability - Choice of Long Term Disability coverage
Vacation
Years 1-5 earn vacation at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 192 hours
Years 6-9 earn vacation at rate of 4.616 hours per pay period up to maximum of 240 hours
Years 10-15 earn vacation at rate of 6.160 hours per pay period up to maximum of 320 hours
Years 16-20 earn vacation at rate of 6.928 hours per pay period up to maximum of 360
Years 21-25 earn vacation at rate of 7.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 400 hours
Years 26+ earn vacation at rate of 9.232 hours per pay period up to maximum of 480 hours
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 1056 hours
Longevity Pay
10 Years - 1.0% of base hourly rate of pay.
15 Years - 2.0% of base hourly rate of pay.
20 Years - 3.0% of base hourly rate of pay.
25 Years - 4.0% of base hourly rate of pay.
Holidays
14 paid holidays
Retirement
CalPERS Retirement at either 2% at 60 or 2% at 62 for Miscellaneous employees depending on previous CalPERS or reciprocal employment.
ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan available.
Other
Merced School Employee Federal Credit Union membership.
"Healthy Life, Wealthy Life" Wellness Program.