City Secretary

$0.00 Salary Not Available Position range in Starr County $12.08 - $19.91 Per hour City Secretary City of Rio Grande City

Occupation:

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Location:

Rio Grande City, TX - 78582 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16959280

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

01/20/2026

Updated:

03/18/2026

Expires:

04/07/2026

Web Site:

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Help for .

Job Title and Classification:

City Secretary for the City of Rio Grande City. This is a permanent full-time position. : The City Secretary is responsible for the custody, maintenance, and administration of all official records of the City in accordance with the Rio Grande City Home Rule Charter, applicable City ordinances, federal law, and the Texas Local Government Records Act. The employee ensures compliance with the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act and performs all similar or related duties as required by law or assigned by the City Manager. The City Secretary supports City Commission meetings through agenda coordination, recordkeeping, and preservation of official actions. The position assists with municipal election coordination as authorized by the City Commission and consistent with the City Charter, applicable ordinances, and state and federal law, including coordination with third-party election administrators when applicable. Additional duties are described in the full job description.

Requirements:

The employee works under the administrative direction of the City Manager. Work is performed in accordance with municipal and state policies and departmental objectives. The employee assists in establishing short-range plans and objectives and is accountable for departmental performance in coordination with the City Manager. The employee assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, goals, objectives, and the department's annual operating budget in coordination with the City Manager and Finance Department. The employee is expected to assist in resolving conflicts that arise and coordinate with other departments, officials, and external entities as necessary. Consultation with the City Manager is required where clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy may be necessary.

Education and Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (including but not limited to Public Administration, Business Administration, English, Political Science, or a related field) OR Five (5) or more years of related municipal government experience OR Five (5) or more years of related municipal government experience OR • Any equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and licenses that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary & Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave in accordance with City policy.