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General secretary of town hall

Commune de Saint-Germain-de-Joux · Local government

En français : Secrétaire général de mairie

This job in plain words

The commune of Saint-Germain-de-Joux (Ain, about 500 residents) is hiring a general secretary of the town hall to replace the current officer, who leaves in mid-2027. The job covers administration, finance and human resources, with a close role toward elected officials and residents.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Territorial civil servants and contract agents can apply. Recruitment is first by civil service route, then by contract if no civil servant is found.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Experience appreciated, not required: town hall secretary or administrative job in a local authority
Contract
Civil servants (permanent, by transfer, secondment or suitability list) or, failing that, contract agent. Contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of local authorities and the territorial civil service rules
  • Command of public accounting rules and administrative procedures
  • Rigour, autonomy and sense of organisation
  • Professional discretion and a sense of public service
  • Comfortable with office software and business software

What you would do

  • Prepare and follow up city council meetings
  • Manage the budget, spending, income and accounts
  • Handle administrative human resources for municipal staff
  • Manage civil registry, elections, town planning and archives
  • Write official acts, letters and reports
  • Welcome and inform the public

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, reached from the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Detailed CV
  • For civil servants: latest administrative status order and latest professional review reports
  • For competition winners: proof of registration on the suitability list

Good to know:

  • Shortlisting on file, then interview with the mayor and elected officials; a short practical test may be proposed.
  • Evening presence may be needed for city council meetings.
  • Open grades: principal administrative assistant 1st or 2nd class, rédacteur (clerical officer).

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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