Executive Secretary

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: FT (40 hours per week) non-exempt position. Salary Range 17 $3,901.61 – $4,742.43 mo. + excellent benefits. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Under supervision of the Public Works Director or designee, provides advanced secretarial support across all divisions of a multifaceted public works department. This position works closely with the public works management. This position requires a significant level of independent thought and acceptance of responsibility, works with limited supervision and is extremely knowledgeable of office procedures. Possesses strong organizational skills and trains junior clerical staff.

REQUIRES: High school diploma or GED. Sufficient skill and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of municipal government policies, procedures, and structure; applicable local, state and federal laws, codes, regulations and ordinances. Basic principles, practices, and procedures of municipal and governmental budgeting, accounting and purchasing including preparation, monitoring, transferring, and reporting. Basic Public Works functions and research methods. Municipal organization, operations, policies and objectives. Detailed record-keeping techniques. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to areas of assignments. Effective oral and written communication principles and practices. Project management techniques and principles. Research methods and report preparation and presentation. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.

Application packet is available at the Public Works Department at 45 SW 2nd Street, Warrenton, OR 97146 or www.warrentonoregon.us. Any questions contact Rock Haglund at (971) 286-2041 or rhaglund@warrentonoregon.us.

Application packets may be emailed to rhaglund@warrentonoregon.us or submitted in our office at 45 SW 2nd Street, Warrenton, OR 97146.

Cover Letter, Resume, City Application are required.

Closing Date: Open until filled – First review Friday, September 12th, 2025