Commission Clerk

Applicants for the Commission Clerk position should have experience in administrative support, record keeping, and meeting coordination. Familiarity with municipal or commission procedures is beneficial.

• Experience in clerical or administrative support roles.
• Ability to record and transcribe meeting discussions accurately.
• Knowledge of public meeting procedures and documentation.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with office software for agenda and minute preparation.
• Ability to work with multiple commissions and prioritize tasks.
• Familiarity with borough codes or local government processes is a plus.

Record verbal discussions during commission meetings and transcribe minutes.

• Coordinate public postings and notices with central office staff.
• Attend, prepare, and distribute agenda materials and minutes for all regular and special meetings of the Planning, Barrow Zoning, and Inupiat Language and Culture Commissions.
• Serve as secretary for the three commissions.
• Work with the Records Technician for safe keeping of all commission files.
• Attest by signing all required documentation.
• Provide assistance and services to commission officials, departments, and the public.
• Organize and coordinate a variety of commission activities.

Full-time employment commitment.

• Ability to attend evening or special meetings as scheduled.
• Must pass any required background check.
• Compliance with borough employment policies.

Competitive hourly wage of $32.16 per hour.

• Full-time employment with stable local government employer.
• Opportunity to work with multiple commissions and gain diverse experience.

To apply for the Commission Clerk position, visit the North Slope Borough careers portal on the official application portal. Create an account or to your existing applicant account. Complete the online application form and answer all supplemental questions. Attach any required documents such as a resume or cover letter. Review your application for accuracy and submit it before the closing date of August 7, 2026.

This position is located in Barrow (Utqiaġvik), Alaska.

• The North Slope Borough is the largest municipality in Alaska by area and serves the North Slope region.
• The Inupiat Language and Culture Commission is one of the three commissions supported by this role.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The borough is an equal opportunity employer.
• For questions about the application process, contact the North Slope Borough Human Resources department.

The North Slope Borough is the regional municipal government for Alaska's North Slope, providing essential services to communities including Utqiaġvik (Barrow). The borough oversees planning, zoning, and cultural preservation through commissions like the Planning, Barrow Zoning, and Inupiat Language and Culture Commissions. This role directly supports these commissions, ensuring their meetings and records are managed effectively. Working for the borough offers a chance to contribute to local governance and community development in a unique Arctic environment. North Slope Borough is named as the hiring organisation for the Commission Clerk post.

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