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City of Sonora
DOW Skillbridge-City Secretary Internship
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The City Secretary's office is the official keeper of the City's records and the hub for City Council meetings, elections and public information. This internship gives a transitioning service member hands-on experience in local government administration. Military skills in administration, records, compliance and attention to detail transfer directly to this work. Under the direction of the City Secretary, the intern will learn and assist with: City Council meetings: preparing agendas and packets, posting notices under the Texas Open Meetings Act, attending meetings and drafting minutes.
Records management:
filing, indexing and retaining City records under the City's retention schedule and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) rules.
Public information requests:
logging, tracking and helping respond to requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
Ordinances and resolutions:
recording, attesting support and maintaining the City's official ordinance and resolution books.
Municipal elections:
helping with election calendars, candidate filings, notices and canvass documents under the Texas Election Code.
Permits and licenses:
processing applications and maintaining related records as assigned.
Customer service:
assisting residents at the front counter and by phone, and routing questions to the right department.
Special projects:
digitizing records, updating procedures and supporting other City Hall administrative work.
Qualifications:
- Eligibility and qualifications
- SkillBridge requirements Active-duty service member (or eligible Guard/Reserve member) within the final 180 days of service.
- Written approval from the unit commander to participate in SkillBridge.
- Able to report to Sonora City Hall in person for the full internship.
- Preferred skills Military administrative, personnel, legal or records experience (for example, Army 42A/27D, Navy YN/LN, Air Force 3F0/5J0, Marine Corps 0111/4421).
- Strong writing, proofreading and note-taking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.
- Professional, courteous approach to the public.
- Interest in a career in local government or public administration.
The selected candidate must pass a City background check.