Job Announcement:

The City of Webster is accepting applications/resumes for the position of Deputy City Secretary. The purpose of this position is to support the City Secretary and department activities including the duties of the Public Information Officer for the City.  This is accomplished by providing administrative support for City Secretary, City Manager, City Council, Commissions and Boards, preparing agendas, minutes and packets, and posting meeting notices and agendas.  Also assumes responsibilities of City Secretary and Early Voting Clerk in the absence of the City Secretary.  Assists City Secretary with preparation for city elections, coordinates purchasing activities, compiles and distributes press releases, provides crisis communication and maintains records and databases.  Other duties may include assisting with meeting preparations, processing and issuing permits, coordinating the budget, providing media relations training and interfacing with City employees and citizens.  This position provides direction to other employees.  This is a non-exempt position.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent along with knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate’s degree, diploma or equivalent from college, technical, business, vocational or correspondence school.  Requires three years of relevant experience.  Must hold or be able to obtain a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification.  Also have a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.

Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities:

The position requires fostering and maintaining a professional working relationship with each department, the City Council, City Manager and other Boards and Commissions.  Strong skills in media communication using Facebook and Swift911 or some similar outreach tools to connect with the community.

Benefits Include:

• An excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability coverage, retirement (TMRS), tuition assistance, and professional certification pay.
• Starting salary range: $25.266- $27.209 commensurate with experience, education and training.

Please submit your application to the Human Resources Department, City of Webster, 101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Webster, TX 77598.  You may fax your application to (281) 316-4192, or submit an online application at www.cityofwebster.com under the employment tab.  Applications may be downloaded from www.cityofwebster.com .  You may attach a resume with your application.  However, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. 

A job applicant offered a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a drug test and a physical examination.

THE CITY OF WEBSTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER