THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Lodi is seeking an accomplished, visionary leader to serve as its next City Clerk—an essential role at the heart of transparent, effective, and responsive local government. This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative professional who excels at building strong relationships, fostering organizational excellence, and creating meaningful, lasting results. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of Lodi and strengthening the City’s commitment to outstanding public service.
ABOUT LODI
The historic, charming, and culturally diverse City of Lodi is home to over 67,000 residents and is ideally located 34 miles south of Sacramento, 15 miles north of Stockton, and 90 miles east of San Francisco. The residents of Lodi take immense pride in their community that is surrounded by lush parks, wineries, museums, Lodi Lake, and rich agricultural land. Lodi is home to several large manufacturing, general services, and agriculturally based companies, and has an excellent balance of jobs to residential housing ratio.
A revitalized downtown boasts locally owned shops, a mix of restaurant types, a movie theater, and a children’s science museum. Lodi is known for its authentic wine heritage with over 85 wineries in the greater Lodi appellation. Housing is relatively affordable, with hundreds of recently constructed single family homes, multi-unit market rate apartments, and senior housing. Educational opportunities abound as the University of the Pacific, California State University-Stanislaus/Turlock/Stockton Center, San Joaquin Delta Community College, and the University of San Francisco satellite campus are all within a 20-minute drive. By all measures, the quality of life in Lodi is exceptional, providing an ideal location in which to live, work, and play.
THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
The City Clerk’s Office is committed and dedicated to serving the City Council, various city departments and residents of the community pursuant to state statute in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner. The office is responsible for legislative and agenda management processes, records management, Boards and Commissions, and Elections and Financial Disclosures. The City Clerk’s Office publishes City Council meeting agendas, prepares and maintains agendas, agenda packets, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, Council Communications, and legal notices pursuant to law.
The City Clerk’s Office provides its service through a FY 2027 budget of $804,200 and three employees, including the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, and an Administrative Clerk.
THE POSITION
The City Clerk will be a direct report to the City Manager, a recent change designed to improve organizational efficiency. The position functions are largely mandated by law (Brown Act compliance, Public Records Act, Lodi Municipal Code management) and is positioned between the governing body and the community. Key responsibilities of the City Clerk include working closely with the City Manager, City Council, department heads and other public and private entities in providing information and services; providing administrative support to City Council Members; administering the General Municipal Election every two years and any special elections; serving as the City’s Filing Officer enforcing regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission pertaining to campaign financing, campaign disclosure statements and conflict of interest forms; attending City Council meetings and being responsible for the documentation, maintenance, and dissemination of council actions including minutes, ordinances, resolutions and contracts; planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the work of the City Clerk’s department and preparing and administering the department’s budget; overseeing the citywide records management program, records preservation, and destruction; and serving as the back-up for the Public Information Officer.
The ideal candidate for the position of City Clerk will bring knowledge and experience that aids staff in meeting the needs of a growing, evolving community. The most attractive candidates will have experience with the principles and practices of department management, including management of staff administrative tasks including goal setting, program development, and implementation.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary for the City Clerk is set at $162,842. In addition, an excellent benefit package is provided as outlined below. Key benefits include retirement provided through CalPERS. Classic CalPERS members are eligible for 2% @ 55 formula, while PEPRA members are 2% @ 62. The City also matches up to 3% of the employee’s base salary in a deferred compensation plan.
For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Interested candidates should apply no later than Monday, September 21, 2026. Submit a comprehensive résumé and compelling cover letter online at:
This is a confidential selection process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to:
Dennis Osborn | [email protected] | (916) 581-1440
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) required for employment in this classification.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration or a related field. Additional responsible administrative experience with a municipal agency may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two years of college education.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
Desirable Qualification: A Certified Municipal Clerk designation.
