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General manager of a local authority or public body
Communes · Hérépian · Occitanie · Closes in 29 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The post is open to the grades of Rédacteur, Rédacteur principal 1st class and Rédacteur principal 2nd class.
Category: Category B (intermediate)
Experience: Experienced level. Experience in a similar job or in a local authority is valued.
The profile they look for:
- Good knowledge of public law and local authority law
- Solid knowledge of local public finance
- Knowledge of the territorial civil service rules
- Sense of public service and professional discretion
- Good organisation, analysis and writing skills
- Ability to support elected officials in their decisions
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: November 30 (Closes in 29 days)
Apply on the employer's website or through Emploi territorial, as stated in the offer. Send your cover letter and CV addressed to the Mayor.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
Good to know:
- Occasional evening availability for council meetings and meetings
- Remote work not possible
- Wide range of duties due to the size of the local authority
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