City Clerk

The City of Platteville is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and service-focused professional to serve as our next City Clerk. This vital leadership role supports transparent and accountable local government through expert management of elections, ensuring fair, efficient, and compliant electoral processes. The City Clerk also oversees licensing and permitting functions that promote community growth and public trust, and manages public records, council proceedings, and key municipal operations. If you have strong experience in administration, a commitment to integrity and accuracy, and a dedication to exceptional public service, we invite you to apply.

Minimum starting salary of $74,235 ($35.69/hour), commensurate with experience. The City of Platteville offers exceptional employee benefits, including participation in Wisconsin Retirement System (state pension), health insurance with low monthly premiums and a $300 max out-of-pocket cost for care, generous paid time off (152 hours in first year plus additional sick leave), and employer paid life insurance and long-term disability.

Core Responsibilities

• Election Administration: Manage all aspects of city elections, voter registration, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Council and Commission Support: Manage the preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and materials for City Council, Plan Commission, and License Committee meetings.

• Licensing & Permits: Oversee issuance of municipal licenses and permits, including reporting to state authorities as required.

• Records Management: Serve as custodian of official city records, respond to open records requests, and support other departments as needed.

• Assessment & Board of Review Coordination: Support City Assessor function in providing information to the public and administer Board of Review meetings.

• Administrative & Supervisory Leadership: Supervise the Deputy Clerk and manage recruitment for election workers.

• Insurance & Other Administrative Functions: Support property and liability insurance administration and manage other key city administrative functions.

For additional details, please review the full job description in the Supporting Documents section below. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in public or business administration, legal studies or related field.

• A minimum of three years of post-high school experience in office operations with excellent computer and report writing skills. 

• Municipal Clerks Certification, or ability to obtain within three (3) years.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Notary Public, or ability to obtain once employed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in public or business administration, legal studies or related field.

• Experience or training in Municipal Clerk work and/or elections.

Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and employment references to Human Resources Manager Chad Wilson, wilsonc@platteville.org or mailed to:

City of Platteville, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 780, Platteville, WI 53818,

Priority will be given to applications received by January 5, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.