CITY OF YANKTON
CITY CLERK
The City of Yankton is seeking qualified applicants for a City Clerk in the Finance Office. The City Clerk performs a wide range of administrative, statutory, and operational duties in support of municipal government functions. This position ensures compliance with South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL), maintains official City records, and supports transparency and interdepartmental coordination.
This position requires skills in knowledge of municipal government and SDCL requirements and Microsoft programs and document management systems; ability to interpret ordinances, policies and regulations and maintain confidentiality; strong written and verbal communication skills; and skill in written and verbal communication, person to person customer service and conflict resolution, establishing cooperative working relationships and organization and reporting of detailed information.
Specific knowledge and abilities commonly associated with this position include records management, license specialist, election coordinator, website and accessibility, agenda and meeting support, insurance and risk management and cross department support.
This position is regular full-time which requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in municipal government, records management or administrative support preferred. Experience with elections, licensing, or legal/public records strongly preferred. The salary for this position is $55,744 to $70,572 (Range 35) per year, plus benefits.
Applications may be requested from the Human Resources office at 416 Walnut St., Yankton, SD 57078, on the city website www.cityofyankton.org, or by phone at 605-668-5222. Persons needing accommodation in order to apply for this position should call 605-668-5222. Position is open until July 29, 2026.
The City of Yankton is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
