The City of Wauchula is seeking a highly organized and dedicated professional to join our team as Deputy City Clerk. Working under the supervision of the City Clerk, this position plays a vital role in supporting the City Clerk’s Office and requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Applications for this position will be accepted through August 14, 2026. Interested candidates are required to submit a completed employment application, along with a detailed resume summarizing professional experience. Consideration for an interview will not be given unless the City application and resume have been received.
Application and resumes can be submitted electronically at https://www.cityofwauchula.gov/249/Human-Resources, emailed to [email protected], or delivered to City Clerk Stephanie Camacho at 126 S 7th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873.
Position Summary:
A position responsible for acting as staff assistant and primary administrative support person for the department, as well as carrying to completion clerical, records, secretarial, and other activities relative to departmental work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned dictated by operational necessity.
· Assist City Clerk with coordinating and arranging various meetings, assist with preparing and distributing agendas, reserve and prepare facilities, record and transcribe minutes of meetings, and attend meetings as necessary.
· Ensure the filing and archiving of ordinances, resolutions, minutes, accounting records, and all other significant records for the City as required by Florida Statue.
· Ensure compliance with the policies and procedures for all tasks and activities related to the City Clerk’s office and the City Manager’s office.
· Assist City Clerk with internal auditing process, and compliance with external auditors’ direction.
· Receives, screens, and routes telephone calls, takes messages, answers routine questions.
· Assists in answering correspondence, at times independently composing responses.
· Arranges and coordinates travel schedules and reservations for City Commissioners.
· Consults and works with the City Clerk, departmental directors, and employees with respect to human resource/personnel management, benefits administration, risk management and safety activities.
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Knowledge of office management practices, including record keeping, information technology, etc.
· Knowledge of general business practices, including personnel management, etc.
· Knowledge of governmental agency administration.
· Skill in dealing with the public on a regular basis.
· Skill in interacting with other elected officials and understanding the varying needs of each.
· Ability to manage the pressures associated with multiple and diverse priorities.
· Ability to understand legal documents and the language used in the development of laws, statutes, and ordinances.
· Ability to interact effectively with outside agencies, including auditors, other local and state governmental agencies, and utility companies.
· Knowledge of responsibilities and nature of confidential secretarial work.
· Knowledge of administrative rules, regulations, procedures, functions and personnel.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the general public.
· Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
· Ability to compose effective and accurate correspondence.
· Ability to deal with non-routine matters independently.
· Ability to keep accurate records and reference files.
· Ability to assemble and organize data and to prepare composite reports from such data.
· Skill in application of modern secretarial techniques and practices, such as typing, computer (PC) operation, Excel spreadsheet and word-processing.
· Skill in sound principles in human relations.
Education and Experience:
· High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
· Associates degree (A.S., A.A.) in office management or related field; or three to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
· Notary Public License preferred but not required.
· Must be in possession of a valid Florida Driver License or the ability to obtain one.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Position has no direct supervisory authority.
Essential Physical Abilities: The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.
· Regularly required to sit
· Regularly required to talk or hear.
· Frequently required to use hands and arms to reach and handle objects or materials, and to operate equipment.
· Frequently required to stand and walk
· Occasionally required to stoop and kneel.
· Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions: The environment in which this position operates is usually quiet, with occasional exposure to outside conditions. Office is air-conditioned and well lit.
Compensation and Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $20.87. The City of Wauchula offers an excellent benefits package.
The City of Wauchula complies with EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable employment laws in its hiring and employment practices.
Pay: From $20.87 per hour
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked in a position requiring you to handle confidential information such as personnel records, payroll information, financial records, or legal documents?
- Have you ever prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings, or taken official meeting minutes?
- Have you ever processed payroll or served as a payroll backup?
- This position requires attendance at evening advisory board meetings. Are you able to work occasional evening meetings with advance notice?
Work Location: In person
