Assistant City Secretary

burlesontx; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burleson is seeking a qualified professional to support the City Secretary's Office, coordinating daily operations and ensuring compliance with state laws. You will lead community initiatives, manage outreach to the City Council and public, and oversee boards and commissions, performing advanced research as needed.

The role involves communicating city policy to staff and residents while maintaining the city ordinances and facilitating open government practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Experience in Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Public Information Act preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the City Secretary's Office daily operations.
• Lead community initiatives and special projects.
• Handle city council outreach and communications with citizens and staff.
• Perform complex research and manage all boards/commissions/committees.
• Communicate city policy and ensure compliance with the code of ordinances.

Skills

Open Meetings Act knowledge

Public Information Act knowledge

Communication with citizens

Research capabilities

Board/commission oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification (or ability to obtain in 18 months)

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