Assistant City Secretary

City of Burleson, TX; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burleson, TX seeks a dedicated professional to assist in managing the City Secretary's Office daily operations and implementing legal requirements. The role leads community initiatives, city council outreach, and complex research, while coordinating boards and commissions and communicating policy to citizens and staff.

Applicants should have a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification or eligibility within 18 months, five years in Texas local government, and a bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• Strong communication and writing skills for policy dissemination.
• Ability to interpret and implement legal requirements for city governance.
• Experience in public records and administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations of the City Secretary's Office.
• Lead community initiatives and city council outreach efforts.
• Conduct complex research and manage boards/commissions/committees.
• Communicate city policies to citizens and staff; maintain ordinances.

Skills

Communication

Policy interpretation

Research skills

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification or eligibility

Job description

PRIMARY DUTY:

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

Preferred education and experience includes:

• 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.
• Texas Open Meetings Act
• Texas Public Information Act