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The City of Orinda is seeking a seasoned, highly organized, and service-oriented professional to serve as its next City Clerk. This is a unique leadership opportunity to play a central role as a key member of the Executive Team, ensuring compliance with complex legal requirements, and upholding the principles of transparency and public trust.

This position is well-suited for an experienced municipal professional who values precision, discretion, and public service. The City also welcomes interest from recently retired professionals seeking a meaningful opportunity to contribute their expertise in a flexible and impactful role.

Why Join Orinda?

Nestled in the beautiful East Bay hills, Orinda is recognized for its scenic charm, engaged community, and high quality of life.  Join a small but mighty City team that values innovation, teamwork and service excellence. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Clerk to the City Council, including attending meetings and ensuring accurate documentation of proceedings
• Oversee municipal elections and candidate filing processes
• Manage the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of agendas, minutes, and official records
• Administer the City’s records management and retention programs
• Ensure compliance with the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and other applicable regulations
• Coordinate legal notices, publications, and public communications
• Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the City Council and City Manager
• Supervise department operations and administer the City Clerk budget
• Collaborate effectively with City departments and external agencies

For a full list of responsibilities and job related and essential qualifications, please review the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field

Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a City Clerk’s office or a comparable municipal environment

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation is desirable (or ability to obtain)
• Notary Public certification within one year of hire
• Valid California Driver’s License

Special Requirements:

• Ability to attend evening City Council meetings
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including occasional weekends
• Ability to travel to different sites as needed

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed based on qualifications. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process, which may include multiple rounds and a practical exercise.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Interested candidates should submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2026.  For more information and to apply, please visit the CalOpps.org website.

Procurement and Administrative Services Manager
(Salary Range 45: $155,715- $189,267 per year)
This is an exempt, at-will position.
Please see website for benefits information.

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is seeking an exceptional, process-orientated professional to serve as the Procurement and Administrative Services Manager. This is a fast-paced agency that seeks to meet the mission through a high level of accountability and transparency.

AHA is particularly interested in applications from candidates with procurement and contract administration experience in the government sector as well as a wide range of analytical and management skills, who can develop and implement policies and procedures for a variety of projects and programs within assigned departments, including budget administration, management analysis, technical support, and program evaluation. The successful candidate will also be team-oriented with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to move activities and projects forward. The position is expected to supervise 1 -3 staff members over time.

This position will report to the Director or Assistant Director of Administration and Services.

To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit:

1. Housing Authority Employment Application
2. Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
3. Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)

Your resume and supplemental questions must be in pdf format and uploaded into the employment application form.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applications received by March 26, at 5:00 pm PST will be included in the first review. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates before the deadline.

Director of Administration and Services (Salary Range 56: $203,582- $247,451 per year)

Applicants will also be considered for: Assistant Director of Administration and Services*
(Salary Range 46: $159,503 – $193,893)

AHA intends to hire one of the two roles. This is an exempt, at-will position.

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is seeking an exceptional, process-orientated professional to serve as the Director of Administration and Services. This is a fast-paced agency that seeks to meet the mission through a high level of accountability and transparency.

AHA is particularly interested in applications from candidates with a strong track record in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities relevant to the job responsibilities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, housing policy and programs, Housing Authority functions and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. The successful candidate will also be team-oriented with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to move activities and projects forward.

Due to the diverse and public facing nature of the responsibilities in this department, candidates must have excellent planning, tracking and project management skills and be customer-oriented in their approach. Significant relevant supervisory experience is required. The department is currently budgeted for 10 staff.

The Director level position will report to Executive Director or other Director. The Director of Administration and Services provides assistance to the Executive Director and the Authority in a variety of regulatory, analytical, and supervisory capacities.

*Note: Candidates may also be considered at the Assistant Director of Administration and Services level, depending on experience and qualification. Only candidates with significant, relevant experience and supervision experience will be considered for the Director of Administration and Services level.

To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit:

1. Housing Authority Employment Application
2. Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
3. Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)

Your resume and supplemental questions must be in pdf format and uploaded into the employment application form.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those received by March 26, at 5:00 pm PST will be included in the first review. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates before the deadline.