Clerk of the Board

About the Role

Adams County is seeking a highly organized Clerk of the Board to support the Board of County Commissioners through executive-level administrative coordination, records management, agenda and meeting administration, public notices, policy and code updates, and other statutory responsibilities essential to county government. The Clerk of the Board also serves in roles such as Public Records Officer, Board of Equalization Clerk, and County Risk Manager/alternate representative to the Washington Counties Risk Pool.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate Board calendars, appointments, and meeting agendas.
• Attend official proceedings, take minutes, prepare final approved minutes, and distribute follow-up actions.
• Draft and process public hearing notices, meeting change notices, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, amendments, and franchise notices.
• Maintain official files and records in compliance with approved state retention schedules.
• Support department budgeting, expenditure tracking, revenue receipts, and payroll preparation.
• Coordinate with the Auditor on countywide budget hearings and budget amendment hearings, including related public notices and resolutions.
• Manage county code update coordination and assist with personnel policy updates and distribution of revisions.
• Coordinate Board appointments and communicate with appointees, departments, attorneys, and partner agencies.
• Oversee compliance support under the Public Records Act and assist requestors and departments with records requests.
• Perform risk management functions, including claims handling support, insurance coordination, loss control activities, training, and certification maintenance.
• Prepare annual indigent defense funding application materials.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum qualifications: College coursework of two to four years in business or a related field, plus two to five years of relevant business, administrative, and/or municipal experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Washington State driver license and proof of current vehicle insurance.
• Ability to complete required training and obtain certifications needed for the role, including Risk Management, CMC Certification, and Public Records Certifications.
• Ability to be bonded and obtain Notary Public License.
• Ideal candidate will demonstrate: Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; Solid organizational skills and attention to detail; Strong ability to understand laws, regulations, policies, and instructions and apply them accurately; Reliable for applying discretion, sound judgment, and working independently; Experience managing records, public processes, and sensitive information with professionalism; Knowledge of governmental operations, financial programs, and accounting procedures; familiarity with BARS is a plus; The ability to remain calm, responsive, and effective when priorities shift quickly.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with BARS is a plus.
• Experience with public records requests and risk management processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: This is a full-time, at-will, benefited position which is classified at Range E3 of the 2026 Exempt Salary schedule of $62,933 - $66,079. Initial step placement at time of hiring is dependent upon prior relevant experience and qualifications.
• Generous employee benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.