Assistant City Secretary

City of Maypearl; Burleson (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burleson is seeking a experienced municipal administrator to assist in managing the City Secretary's Office and lead community initiatives. You will conduct complex research, manage boards/commissions, and ensure clear communication of city policies and ordinances to residents and staff.

Qualified candidates will have a Texas municipal clerk certification or ability to obtain within 18 months, plus five years in Texas local government with Act experience and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Public Information Act knowledge required.
• Five years of Texas local government work experience with specific Act experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the City Secretary's Office daily operations.
• Lead community initiatives and special projects.
• Oversee city council community outreach and boards/commissions/committees management.
• Provide communication to citizens and staff on city policy and ordinances.

Skills

Open Meetings Act knowledge

Public Information Act knowledge

Research and analysis

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Job description

Assists in managing the City Secretary's Office daily operations and aid in implementing legal requirements. Lead the community initiatives/special projects, city council community outreach, perform complex research, and manage all boards/commissions/committees of the city. Provide communication to the citizens and staff on city policy maintaining the code of ordinances.

Requirements

• Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification or ability to obtain in 18 months from date of hire.
• Five years of Texas local government work experience with specific experience in Texas Open Meetings Act, and Texas Public Information Act.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in the City Secretary's Office, City Attorney's office or City Manager's Office.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid Texas driver's license with good driving record.

The City of Burleson is an equal opportunity employer...