Summary of position

To perform highly responsible, confidential, and complex administrative duties for the City Manager, and designated staff within the City Manager’s Office; to perform a variety of recurring and non-routine administrative activities with minimal supervision relating to the composition of correspondence, coordination of management information and special events, arranging meetings and appointments, and making travel arrangements on behalf of the City Manager; to serve as a liaison to the public through receiving, investigating, and responding to sensitive phone calls, citizen inquiries, and/or complaints; to perform special projects and research activities as directed by the City Manager or administering designee, such as the small grants program application process.

Minimum qualifications

Experience

• Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in office management or a related field, preferably in municipal government. Prior executive assistant experience in a City/Town Manager’s office is highly desirable.

Training

• Successful completion of two years of college-level course work (60 semester units) in business or public administration or a directly related field, and two years of responsible administrative office experience. 
• A minimum of two years of responsible administrative office experience.  

Awesome benefits

• 3-day weekends! 4/10 schedule
• Ninety-six hours of PTO time
• 100% City-paid health, dental and vision coverage options for employee
• Substantial contributions to health, dental and vision coverage for dependents including options for 100% paid
• Arizona State Retirement System - The City provides a 1:1 match at 12% of the employee's salary
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation accrual rates
• City provided $50,000 group term life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Deferred compensation – Optional IRS 457 plans

Unique place to work and live

The City of Sedona, located in Arizona’s stunning Red Rock Country, provides exceptional public services and creates a vibrant community for residents and visitors alike. Known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor recreation, Sedona is a top destination for relaxation and adventure. Join our team and help preserve Sedona’s natural beauty while enhancing the quality of life for all. Our employees are at the heart of making Sedona a welcoming, inspiring place to live and visit. Be part of something remarkable.

Contact Information

City of Sedona
Human Resources
102 Roadrunner Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-203-5038 or 203-5189
HumanResources@SedonaAZ.gov  

The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation.