Administrative Assistant/Permit Technician - Lexington

Minnesota City Jobs; Lexington (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant/Permit Technician to support residents and businesses with clerical tasks, permitting, and communications.

Responsibilities include customer service, handling permits, coordinating with departments, and maintaining the newsletter and website. Strong Microsoft Office skills and basic city government experience are preferred; position closes Sep 11, 2026.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post high school education or 2 years responsible experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents and businesses.
• Perform permitting duties and process permits.
• Coordinate community communications (SCALA, newsletter and website).
• Provide administrative support to all departments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post high school education or 2 years responsible experience

Tools

Permit software

Job description

The City of Lexington is now accepting applications for a full-time, Administrative Assistant/Permit Technician. This position performs secretarial and clerical work with primary responsibility for serving the residents and businesses of the community. Duties include, but not limited to, customer service; permitting; community communications (SCALA, newsletter and website); and provides administrative support to all departments.

Minimum qualifications

• high school diploma or equivalent
• post high school education or 2 years responsible experience
• experience with Microsoft Office applications

Desired qualifications

• 2 or more years municipal government experience
• training or 2 years experience with State of Minnesota Retention Schedules
• experience with elections and/or permit software

A completed application and resume must be received by 3:00 PM, Friday, September 11, 2026.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer