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Executive Assistant

City of Sugar Land, TX

Sugar Land, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,019–$75,920 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Administrative Skills, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Calendar Management, Cancer, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Flexible Spending Accounts, Government, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Hospital, Legal, Maintenance Services, Multitasking, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Culture, Payroll Tax, Prepare Correspondence, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Safety, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Status Reports, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Sugar Land, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Salary : $66,019.20 Annually
Location : 2700 Town Center Blvd Sugar Land, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2400252
Department: Strategic and Government Affairs
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 5/19/2026 5:00 PM Central

This position has been re-posted. Only applications submitted after May 11, 2026, will be considered.

The Department of Strategic and Government Affairs is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the City Council Liaison

The Executive Assistant will provide highly detailed technical and administrative support to the Mayor and City Council under the direction of the Council Liaison in a fast-paced environment. Assists with the development and implementation of Cityprograms, policies, and procedures by providing comprehensive administrative support. Researches and responds to inquiries, providing accurate information to support the resolution of issues as they arise. Proactively manages the daily operations of the City Council office while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines..

We pay our Executive Assistant's a starting salary of $66,019 - $75,920 depending on your qualifications and experience.
Benefits At-A-Glance:
  • City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
  • City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
  • Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
  • 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
  • A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
  • Paid sick leave;
  • Paid Parental Leave;
  • A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
  • You won't contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
  • Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
  • On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
  • Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP...
If we have your attention... Please. Continue. Reading!

Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

We follow the BLAZE Values:

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are TrailBLAZErs!
About the City of Sugar LandThe City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree-the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.

We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

As the Executive Assistant to the City Council Liaison, you will:
  • Processes and completes detailed forms, correspondence and reports as directed by the City Council Liaison.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
  • Builds and maintains professional stakeholder relationships through a consistently positive and professional demeanor, ensuring effective collaboration and result.
  • Maintains calendar for Mayor and Council members, schedules meetings and ensures City Clerk's Office receives required information for quorum notice postings, as necessary.
  • Organizes, manages and reviews City Council inquiries and requests; prepares status reports and related documentation.
  • Organizes and prioritizes work to ensure deadlines and schedules are met; manages one-on-one agendas for quarterly meetings.
  • Serves as a liaison for communications between City Council and staff as needed.
  • Assists with responding to citizen concerns and service requests in a timely manner; prepares written correspondence as needed.
  • Regular attendance on-site is required.
  • Stays abreast of, and complies with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director or Supervisor
  • Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
Formal Education:
  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Relatable Work Experience:
  • Four years secretarial/administrative experience required.
  • Municipal experience is preferred.
  • Two (2) years of relevant work experience demonstrating acceptable proficiency in the required knowledge and skills may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements.
Training (License and/or Certification):
  • Valid Texas Drivers License
The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.
Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.

CITY OF SUGAR LAND's OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  • Texas Municipal Retirement System(TMRS)
Employee contribution: 7%

City matches 2:1 with 5-year vesting

Retirement Eligibility:

1) Age 60 + vested; or

2) 20 years of service, any age
  • HOLIDAYS
The City recognizes 10 Holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating Holiday. In lieu of a floating holiday,
firefighters will receive September 11th, Patriot Day, as a fixed holiday.
  • VACATION - Other than Public Safety
0 -2nd Year 10 days per year
3 -10 Years 15 days per year

11+ Years 20 days per year
  • VACATION - Public Safety
First Year 10 days per year

2-10 Years 15 days per year

11+ Years 20 days per year
  • SICK LEAVE - Other than Firefighters
8 hours per month, to a maximum of 1,040 hours
  • SICK LEAVE - Shift Firefighters
12 hours per month, to a maximum of 1,456 hours
  • SICK LEAVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Annual conversion of sick leave to vacation

Sick Days Used from 01/01 to 12/31 Eligible Sick Days for Conversion

1 day or less taken 3 days

Up to 2 ½ days 2 days

More than 2 ½ days and up to 4 days 1 day

More than 4 days 0 day
  • LONGEVITY PAY
After one year of employment, employees will receive an annual payment of $4.00 per month of employment with the City for the first 25 years of continuous employment (maximum of $1,200 annually). Qualified employees receive longevity payments each December.
  • 125 CAFETERIA PLAN
Premium contributions for the medical and dental plans as well as Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are available to all full-time employees through this arrangement.
  • GROUP HEALTH & DENTAL
The City contributes to employee and dependent coverage in the HMO, HDHP and dental plans offered.
Medical HSA KelseyCare Gold KelseyCare Blue Employee Only $101.44 $19.56 $0.00 EE + Spouse $346.60 $144.55 $96.48 EE + Child(ren) $257.51 $106.09 $66.79 EE + Family $454.39 $202.24 $141.00 Dental DPPO DHMO Employee Only $7.35 $3.14 EE + Spouse $18.49 $5.89 EE + Child(ren) $17.90 $8.45 EE + Family $31.41 $10.33 Vision Plan Employee Only $7.35 EE + Spouse $18.49 EE + Child(ren) $17.90 EE + Family $31.41
  • VISION CARE PLAN
Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase vision care insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
  • AFLAC PLANS
Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase through payroll deduction: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital policies for themselves and their eligible dependents. (Rates are age-banded. Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)
  • BASIC LIFE and AD&D
The City provides all employees annual salary of life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage of one-time annual salary with a minimum of $50,000.
  • LONG TERM DISABILITY
The City provides employees with Long Term Disability in the amount of 60% of your salary (depending on position category) to a maximum of $7,500 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability and may continue to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA) if you qualify. LTD is designed to replace a reasonable portion of your income in case of
serious injury or sickness whether on or off the job. Benefits will be offset by any payments from SS, Workers Comp and other income offsets.
  • SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE and AD&D
Employees can elect supplemental life insurance and AD&D coverage up to $750,000 for themselves and up to $250,000 for their spouse; as well as $15,000 of life insurance for child(ren).
  • SHORT TERM DISABILITY
This optional benefit allows employees to receive 70% of their weekly salary, to a maximum of $1,500 per week (tax free), following either Option A: a 30-calendar day elimination period; or Option B: a 7-calendar (injury) or 14-calendar (illness) elimination period, for a maximum of 90-calendar days from on-set per qualifying incident.
  • PRE-PAID LEGAL PLAN
Employees can voluntarily elect to participate in a legal access/assistance plan at a base cost of $7.87 per pay period. Optional plans are also available. (Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees are allowed to contribute to this optional program at a minimum set by the plan administrator and a maximum set annually by the IRS. Currently the City contracts with 2 administrators for this program: Dearborn & Creggs ($50 per month minimum contribution); and ICMA-RC ($1.00 per month min. contribution). The maximum contribution for 2023 is $19,500
and $6,500 for age 50 + catch-up.
  • CREDIT UNIONS
Houston Federal Credit Union: (866) OUR-HFCU

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union: (855) 391-2149
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

The EAP is designed to provide employees and their dependents with professional, cost-effective assistance in resolving difficult personal problems. Individual, voluntary involvement in the EAP is confidential. The City's EAP administrator is Alliance Work Partners (AWP) at 1-800-343-3822. Registration code: AWP-COSL-3822

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