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Junior Assistant City Council Committee Clerk (CITY CLERK EMPLOYEES ONLY)
City of Detroit
City Clerk
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$46,136 - $49,225
per year
Type
Closes
February 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level role supports the Detroit City Council's administrative work by handling petitions, preparing meeting materials, and recording discussions during sessions.
It involves tasks like drafting letters, transcribing minutes, and answering public questions about city decisions.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with basic office experience who enjoys organized, public-facing work in government.
Key Requirements
- Two years of college education or equivalent work experience
- Four years of experience in complex clerical tasks (preferred)
- Strong written communication skills for drafting letters and resolutions
- Proficiency in note-taking and transcribing meeting minutes
- Ability to attend and record City Council sessions
- Customer service skills for answering citizen inquiries
- Attention to detail for proofreading and organizing materials
Full Job Description
SUMMARY
Under immediate supervision, assists in preparing materials for the Detroit City Council Daily Calendar and Journal and other materials for presentation to the Detroit City Council; and to process City Council actions and resolutions.
Requirements
MAJOR JOB DUTIES:
Receives petitions and requests for petitions to the City Council.
Refers petitions to appropriate departments.
Faxes hearing/discussion notices to various departments.
Drafts letters setting forth matters to be resolved and accompanying resolutions for the City Council.
Attends Council sessions.
Records notes and transcribes minutes at City Council Meetings.
Drafts summaries of discussions and public hearings and the actions taken.
Arranges and proofreads materials related to petitions, etc., for printing a record of the City Council proceedings.
Notifies petitioners of City Council actions and explains such actions, as necessary.
Answers inquiries of citizens concerning Ordinances, Resolutions and similar acts of the City Council and other matters within the jurisdiction of the City Clerk’s Office.
Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
Two years of college or three additional years of comparable work experience may be substituted for the college requirement.
Qualifications (preferred):
Four (4) years experience performing important and complex clerical tasks.
Additional Information
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD: 11/18/2024
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