Secretary (23436)

Definition

This is a mid-level, professional staff, full-time position with the City’s Communications Department. An individual in this position plans and coordinates various aspects of the Television (MCTV) production, while serving as in-house technical support specialist.

Examples of Work

Active participant in the development of the broadcast capabilities of the City’s Television Station (MCTV Channel 16):

• Researches news stories and writes scripts for newscast and other video projects;
• Designs, creates, and produces professional quality television programs consistent with current trends, best practices and within production budgets;
• Coordinates productions and develops production schedules and crew assignments;
• Provides ongoing maintenance and minor repairs to video production and related equipment;
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment maintenance, repair, and upgrades as necessary;
• Inspect and test lines and cables, recording, and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults and malfunctions.
• Install equipment such as amplifiers and repeaters in order to maintain the strength of communications transmissions.
• Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
• Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Subject to 24-hour recall
  
  

Education, Experience, or Certification

An Associates Degree in a related field and a minimum of three years relevant professional experience is required. A Bachelors Degree in communication, television, or closely related field preferred.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITSThe City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITSMedical Plans (Three Options)

• UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
• Plan Type: High Deductible Medical Health Plan
• Provider: UnitedHealthcare
• Deductibles:
• Single: $2,000 annually
• Family: $4,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
• Single: $4,000 annually
• Family: $8,000 annually
• Additional Details:
• Employee pays dependent premiums
• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Provider: H.S.A. Bank
• Features:
• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
• Contribution Limits:
• Employee only: $4,300 (IRS Limit)
• Employee & Family: $8,550 (IRS Limit)
• Catch-up (age 55 ): $1,000
• City Contributions:
• Employee only: $1,250
• Employee & Family: $2,250
• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
• PPO Plan
• Provider: UnitedHealthcare
• Deductibles:
• Single: $1,000 annually
• Family: $2,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
• Single: $3,000 annually
• Family: $6,000 annually
• Prescription Drug Co-pays:
• Generic: $10
• Preferred: $40
• Non-Preferred: $80
• HMO Plan
• Provider: UnitedHealthcare
• Deductibles:
• Single: $1,000 annually
• Family: $2,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
• Single: $4,000 annually
• Family: $8,000 annually
• Prescription Drug Co-pays:
• Generic: $10
• Preferred: $45
• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan
• Provider: UnitedHealthcare
• Features:
• No deductible
• No annual maximum
• Member co-pay depends on the procedure
• PPO Plan
• Provider: UnitedHealthcare
• Features:
• $1,500 per person annual maximum
• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare
• Features:
• No deductible

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
• Coverage:
• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores
• Features:
• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac
• Accident
• Cancer
• Heart/Stroke
• Intensive Care
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1
• Visit TMRS for more information
  
  

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquare
  
  

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees
  

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
• 0-5 years: 14 days
• 6 years: 15 days
• 7 years: 16 days
• 8 years: 17 days
• 9 years: 18 days
• 10-14 years: 19 days
• 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.
  

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.
  
  

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.
  
  

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.
  
  

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.
  
  

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Do you have an Associates Degree in a related field and a minimum of three years relevant professional experience?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question