City Secretary - City of Jersey Village

The City of Jersey Village is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented City Secretary to join our municipal team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining city records, ensuring compliance with state and local laws, supporting the City Council, and facilitating effective communication between departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local government operations, records management, and public administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Council Support: Prepare agendas, minutes, and other documents for City Council meetings; attend meetings to record proceedings and ensure proper documentation.
• Records Management: Maintain and safeguard official city records, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and public notices in accordance with state laws.
• Elections Administration: Oversee the coordination of city elections, ensuring compliance with election laws and procedures.
• Public Information Requests: Process and respond to requests for public information in compliance with the Texas Public Information Act.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure timely filing of documents with state agencies and adherence to legal reporting requirements.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the City Manager or City Council.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in n Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in municipal government, preferably in a City Secretary or similar administrative role.
• Certification: Texas Municipal Clerks Certification (or willingness to obtain within two years).
• Background: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in municipal government, with extensive experience in records
  management, public meeting support, and election administration.
• Skills:
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in records management and office software (Microsoft Office, records management systems).
  • Knowledge of Texas local government laws and election procedures.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Retirement plans, health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates must submit their cover letter, resume, and application online using the Jersey Village Application Portal
located at https://www.jerseyvillagetx.com/page/hr.jobs

Applications are due on October 20, 2024. Written questionnaires will be sent to selected candidates the week of October 28.
In-person interviews for finalists will be conducted the week of November 18, with a decision made as soon as practical
afterwards. The anticipated start date for the new City Secretary is no later than January 27, 2025