Job Postings

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING
Position: Secretary I (Utilities Department)

Application Process:
Applications can be obtained from the Human Resources office at City Hall, located at 4700 Main Street. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Completed applications must be submitted to Ashlee Pratt at the listed address by April 21, 2025. Applications are also available online at www.cityofzachary.org, or resumes can be sent to ashlee.pratt@cityofzachary.org.

Job Summary:
The Secretary I position involves performing intermediate-level secretarial duties and general office tasks to support the Utilities Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming phone calls and assist the public with department-related inquiries.
• Prepare letters, statements, and both narrative and statistical reports.
• Draft correspondence and recurring reports under limited supervision for the supervisor’s review.
• Organize meetings and conferences, including taking notes when necessary.
• Maintain departmental files and records.
• Coordinate office functions with other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Departmental Assistant or Department Director.

Qualifications & Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an office setting.
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Skills & Abilities:

• Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Professionalism, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with the public.
• Proficiency in computer applications and operation of general office equipment (e.g., multi-line phone systems, fax machines, copiers).
• Basic knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and office procedures.
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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Frequent walking, occasional lifting, and occasional crouching or stooping.

For further inquiries, please contact the Human Resources office during business hours. The City of Zachary is an equal-opportunity employer.

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If you are interested in a municipal civil service position, pick up an application at City Hall, 4700 Main Street or print an application on-line. When submitting your application, you must submit a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent along with a copy of your valid driver’s license. If you are applying for a posted position, you must submit your application by the posted deadline. For information regarding municipal civil service positions, contact Ashlee Pratt at 225 654-1932.

If you are interested in a fire or police civil service position, contact the fire and police civil service board secretary Dana LeJeune at 225-654-0023. All job openings will be posted in the City of Zachary official journal, The Zachary Plainsman. Applications are available on the Office of State Examiners Website, ose.louisiana.gov. Once completed, the application must be mailed to the Civil Board Secretary, Dana LeJeune, P.O. Box 310, Zachary, LA 70791.