What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recording Secretary position at City of Inver Grove Heights, MN?
Salary : $14.60 - $24.15 Hourly
Location : Inver Grove Heights, MN
Job Type : Seasonal / Temporary
Remote Employment : Remote Only
Job Number : 2023-00139
Department : Administration
Division : General Admin / Clerk
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Position Description
Under the supervision of the City Clerk, the Recording Secretary is responsible for preparing accurate and timely meeting minutes for the City Council and various advisory commission meetings, such as the Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC), Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC), and Planning Commission.
This is a part-time non-benefitted position with an average of less than 16 hours of work each week. This position is fully remote with flexible hours, as long as established deadlines are met.
Essential Job Functions
Prepares accurate and timely meeting minutes from audio / visual recordings :
- Listens to recordings of assigned Council and Commission meetings and prepares a typed summary of discussions and formal record of motions, votes and outcomes.
- Prepares minutes using Microsoft Word or other assigned software, following specified style and format, and conforming to proper English spelling, grammar and punctuation. Makes edits as directed.
- Submits completed minutes by established deadline to allow for their approval on a subsequent meeting agenda.
- Interacts with various City staff as needed to clarify meeting minute content.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent; and at least two years of work experience requiring significant typing, keyboarding or word processing.
Desired Qualifications :
Experience preparing minutes for committees, boards or governing bodies. General knowledge of municipal government operations and terminology.
Supplemental Information
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Work Environment :
It is anticipated that the duties of this position will be performed on an entirely remote basis, using a City-provide laptop computer.
Physical Job Requirements :
Employee is required to listen and hear; frequently uses hands and fingers dexterously to type and operate computer.
The City provides Paid Time Off (PTO) as required to comply with Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time law. City employees are also required to participate in the Minnesota Public Employment Retirement Association (PERA), unless otherwise exempted. No other City benefits are provided unless mandated.
Salary : $15 - $24
