JOB SUMMARY\n

Conroe's City Secretary is appointed by a majority vote of the City Council in accordance with and pursuant to the City of Conroe City Charter. The City Secretary supports the City Council and City Administrator by managing official public records, certifying vital documents, coordinating City of Conroe elections, and ensuring transparency through public notices along with managing public information requests and records retention processes of the City of Conroe. \n

QUALIFICATIONS\n

Education and Experience:\n

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or equivalent experience desired. Two-three years of municipal administrative experience required.\n

Special Requirements:\n

Possession of a valid Texas \"Class C\" driver license. Certification through Texas Municipal Clerk's Association preferred, or ability to obtain certification within 3 years. \n

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: \n\nKnowledge of principles, methods, and practices of municipal government. \nSkill in oral and written communication skills. \nAbility to plan, organize, and carry out office functions with little or no direct supervision. \nAbility to accurately type 60 words per minute.\n\n

PHYSICAL DEMANDS\n

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and\/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.\n

BENEFITS\n

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 for this position is $50.97 hourly \/ $106,017 annually.\n

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer\n

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.