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General manager of a local authority or public body
Commune de Saint-Brice-Courcelles · Grand Est · Closes today
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Civil servants (permanent staff) and contract staff can apply. The post is open to the attaché territorial grade.
Category: Category A (executive)
Diploma: Higher education in public administration or public law, preferably legal, political or economic sciences
Experience: Confirmed experience in the public service preferred; experience in a similar post is a plus
The profile they look for:
- Higher education in public administration or public law.
- Good knowledge of local authorities and the territorial civil service.
- Mastery of financial, legal and human resources rules.
- Management, arbitration and cross-team working skills.
- Commitment to public service and confidentiality.
- Strong writing skills, rigour and strategic thinking.
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 1 (Closes today)
Apply on the employer's site, using the button on the official offer page. You can also drop your application at the town hall or send it by email to the commune, 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:
- Variable working hours: evening meetings and weekend events.
- High availability required because of the demands of the post.
- Category A post with management duties.
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