Municipal City Secretary

City of Maypearl; Texas; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Lakeside City is seeking an organized and experienced professional to serve as City Secretary. This role oversees city secretary duties, financial management, official records, HR, utility billing, and supports the Mayor and City Council.

The ideal candidate will show strong leadership, financial acumen, professionalism, and a commitment to public service. Travel and evening meetings may be required.

Formación

• > 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, public administration, accounting, finance, or related fields.
• > Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• > Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and municipal financial software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily administrative operations and supervise staff.
• Prepare and administer the city's annual budget, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, and audit coordination.
• Serve as City Treasurer and custodian of municipal records.
• Coordinate City Council meetings, agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and elections.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws including records retention.
• Oversee personnel records and employee benefits.
• Manage utility billing operations and customer service.
• Coordinate public communications with Mayor, City Council, and Director of Operations.
• Assist with planning, contracts, and operational improvements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Municipal software

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Herramientas

Municipal financial software

Descripción del empleo

The City of Lakeside City is seeking a highly organized, experienced, and motivated professional to serve as City Secretary. This position is responsible for City Secretary duties, financial management, official records, human resources, utility billing, and supporting the Mayor and City Council. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, financial expertise, professionalism, and a commitment to public service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative operations an supervise the Administrative Assistant.
• Prepare and administer the City's annual budget, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, and audit coordination.
• Serve as City Treasurer and official custodian of municipal records.
• Coordinate City Council meetings, agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and municipal elections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including public information and records retention requirements.
• Oversee personnel records, and employee benefits.
• Manage utility billing operations and customer service.
• Coordinate public communications and work collaboratively with the Mayor, City Council, and Director of Operations.
• Assist with municipal planning, permitting, contracts, and operational improvements.

Experience

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, public administration, accounting, finance, or related administrative fields. Experience with governmental budgeting, financial management, and records administration highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and municipal financial software.

Education

Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required for the right candidate.

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas driver's license required.
• Texas Notary Public Commission or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Municipal Clerk Certification preferred or ability to obtain.

The successful candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality, financial accountability, and positive relationships with elected officials, employees, and residents.

Travel, evening meeting attendance and occasional emergency duties may be required.