Assistant City Secretary

Assistant City Secretary This position provides secretarial services to the City Secretary and assumes the full role of this officer in her/his absence. Acts as Information Officer for the Council in the absence of the City Secretary. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of related experience. Associate's degree and Microsoft experience in Word, Excel, etc. preferred. Special Requirements: Must attain certification through the Texas Municipal Clerks Association within three (3) years. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the duties of the City Secretary in her/his absence. Knowledge of document production on standard personal computer using Word or similar programs. Skill in preparation by hand or other methods necessary for requisitions and documents. Ability to perform all duties of the City Secretary in her/his absence. Ability to communicate with members of the general public by telephone. Ability to produce written notations to office calendar reflecting meetings and appointments. Ability to assemble files, alphabetize, store and retrieve from standard legal sized filing cabinets. Ability to perform basic math skills. Ability to operate standard business copier and able to perform simple maintenance tasks such as replenishing paper supply and toner. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, and walking. The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary range for this position is $59,034 - $114,476 annually. The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.