City Of Ferguson - St. Louis, MO

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
St. Louis, MO

About the position

The Deputy City Clerk/Executive Secretary position is a vital role within the City of Ferguson, responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the City Clerk, Mayor, City Manager, and City Council, as well as various Advisory City Boards and Commissions. This position requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality, as it involves handling sensitive information and performing complex secretarial tasks. The Deputy City Clerk will be expected to plan, organize, and conduct the activities of the City Clerk's Office, ensuring that all statutory duties are fulfilled in the absence of the Clerk or as assigned. The role includes preparing agendas, information packets for City Council meetings, and other related materials. The Deputy City Clerk will also be responsible for typing and distributing minutes, ordinances, and resolutions, as well as processing administrative and statistical materials, correspondence, and reports. This position requires excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including city officials, outside agencies, and the general public. In addition to secretarial duties, the Deputy City Clerk will attend meetings of the City Council and its committees, keeping a journal of proceedings and authenticating minutes and other official documents. The role also involves registering voters and processing election materials, providing administrative support to the City Manager, and ensuring effective customer service and community relations. The Deputy City Clerk will manage appointments, arrange conferences, and make travel arrangements for city officials, all while adhering to safe work practices and maintaining a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diverse secretarial work and confidential assignments as directed by the City Clerk and City Manager.
  • Prepare agendas, information, and packets for City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings.
  • Type and distribute minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
  • Process administrative and statistical materials, correspondence, and reports.
  • Maintain a filing system that includes confidential material.
  • Greet the public and manage inquiries and complaints professionally.
  • Attend meetings of the Mayor and City Council in the absence of the City Clerk, keeping a journal of proceedings.
  • Register voters and process election materials as needed.
  • Provide administrative support to the City Manager.
  • Schedule appointments and arrange travel for city officials.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited two or four-year college or university with major course work in public policy or business administration.
  • Considerable secretarial experience at the executive level, including experience in municipal government.
  • Thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
  • Knowledge of the functions, laws, rules, regulations, and policies of the City.
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform work independently.
  • Skill in the operation of general office equipment and computer software.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (1 year preferred).
  • Ability to commute or relocate to St. Louis, MO 63135.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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