City of Mobridge Job Opening

The City of Mobridge is accepting applications for the position of City Clerk/Zoning Officer. This full-time (40 hrs. week) position comes with the following benefits: paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, SD State Retirement, health insurance and life/vision insurance.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED with post-secondary experience preferred. A minimum of four years of education and/or experience in a city office or similar position is preferred. Applicants must be able to use traditional office equipment and computers.

Job duties include accounts payable, process building permits, providing excellent customer service and assisting the Deputy Finance Officer and City Administrator.

Starting salary is depending on experience and qualifications.

Resume is required. Applications may be picked up at Mobridge City Hall located at 114 1st Ave E, Mobridge, SD.

The City of Mobridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Return completed applications and resume to:

City of Mobridge
Attn: Finance Officer
114 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD, 57601
605-845-3509

Position is open until filled.

City of Mobridge

City Clerk/Zoning Officer

Job Description

Job Title: City Clerk/Zoning Officer

Department: Finance Office

Reports To: Finance Officer/City Administrator

Summary: The City Clerk shall be responsible for serving the general public and assisting the Finance Office on a daily basis with various tasks and or projects. Also, the City Clerk shall be responsible for working with other city departments and keep the Finance Officer informed of things throughout the month. The Zoning Officer shall be responsible for the planning and zoning activities of the city to include but not limited to the approval of building permits, requests for zoning changes, variance and conditional use requests, and platting and subdivisions changes within the city limits of the City of Mobridge as well as the territorial jurisdiction-three mile zoning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must have a valid South Dakota driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle for business related travel.

• Bookkeeping and office experience beneficial.

• Ability to work as part of a team and deal with a variety of personality types, individuals, and work situations.
• Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Able to follow instructions and work with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Must have good writing and oral presentation skills, office organizational skills and excellent public relation abilities.
• Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to accomplish deadlines in a timely manner.
• Must adhere to confidentiality policy.
• Able to use a computer to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, and Email and operate other office equipment as assigned.

• Requires some travel to business meetings, conferences or worksites.

• Ability to work in an occasionally stressful work environment

City Clerk Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answers phones and waits on customers; to include collecting water and sewer payments.

• Serve as back up to Deputy Finance Officer.

• Reconciles Pool cash accounts with daily register.

• Take reservations for the Scherr Howe Event Center; obtain contract, deposit, rental fee and proof of insurance, among other scheduling requirements.

• Filing as needed.

• Assist in the maintenance of the city website.

• Assist in preparing for monthly council meetings.

• Serves as back up for Finance Officer recording minutes for the City Council meetings.

• Prepare all claims against the City and list bills for council approval of payment.

• Set up reservations for meetings and travel arrangements for council and employees.

• Assist Finance Officer administering local elections and maintain election records.

• Manage property maintenance of the City Hall building.

• Prepare sales tax reports and other financial reports as directed.

• Serve as secretary to NC911 board.

• Maintains building permit record system.

• Keeps and maintains all pertinent City documents.

• Respond to customer inquiries, complaints and concerns.

• Review and approve of building permits; review and process requests for zoning changes, variance and conditional use requests, and platting and subdivisions changes within the city limits of the City of Mobridge as well as the territorial jurisdiction three-mile zoning.

• Schedule, prepare and distribute agenda and meeting packets to members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, including pictures of the project site or other documentation supporting the applications.

• Assist at the meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Prepare the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes and submit to newspaper for publication.

• Ensure that all public notices and related publishing requirements are met.

• Liaise with the Finance Officer to ensure that all Planning and Zoning Commission items are placed on the Council agendas as required by scheduling deadlines, etc.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Finance Officer/City Administrator.