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General secretary of the town hall (secrétaire général de mairie)

Communes · Ponchon · Local government

En français : Secrétaire général de mairie

This job in plain words

The general secretary of the town hall carries out the policies set by the municipal team and coordinates the town's services in Ponchon. The job is grade B, with no management duties, and is open to civil servants as well as contract staff.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. A contract worker can be hired for this post under article L332-8 (7°) of the General Civil Service Code, because it is a general secretary post in a town of under 2,000 inhabitants.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Experienced level (confirmé).
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The post is open to the rédacteur grade. For a contract worker: contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Good knowledge of town rules, civil status and town planning.
  • Knowledge of public contracts and the rules of the territorial civil service.
  • Ability to meet legal deadlines and manage priorities.
  • Ability to lead a team and supervise staff.
  • Public service ethics, discretion and good people skills.

What you would do

  • Welcome residents and handle files on civil status, elections, planning and social aid.
  • Support the elected officials and prepare council meetings and the mayor's decisions.
  • Prepare and follow the budget, public contracts and grants.
  • Manage accounts and staff administration, including payroll.
  • Lead the teams and organise the town's services.
  • Manage the town's buildings and follow building works.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the link shown on the official offer. Send your letter, your CV and, if you are a civil servant, your latest administrative status certificate.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Latest administrative status certificate (for civil servants)

Good to know:

  • The post is vacant from 1 December 2026.
  • Grade B post, with no management duties.
  • Remote work is not possible.

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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