Job Announcement:
The City of Webster's City Secretary Department is accepting applications for the position of Deputy City Secretary. The purpose of this position is to support the City Secretary and departmental activities, including the duties of the Public Information Officer for the City. This is accomplished by providing administrative support, assisting other employees and the public, coordinating purchasing activities, compiling, and distributing press releases, providing crisis communication, and maintaining records and databases.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a High School Diploma and knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, which may be obtained with a two-year associate degree, diploma, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Three or more years of relevant experience is required. Experience with conducting municipal elections is preferred. Requires a valid Texas Class C Driver's License. Holds or is in the process of obtaining Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification.
Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities:
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with the public and City employees. The ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a plus along with knowledge of Laser Fiche or other scanning software is desired. Other duties may include assisting with meeting preparations, processing and issuing permits, coordinating the budget, providing media relations training, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position provides direction to other employees.