Municipal Secretary

Storfors Municipality, located in eastern Värmland, is home to approximately 3,800 residents. We take pride in our proximity to nature and the opportunities for active outdoor life it offers. Together with a vibrant community and cultural life, high-quality childcare and schools, and a diverse business sector, Storfors is a place where people thrive and grow. Now you have the chance to help improve the quality of life and ensure a secure daily life for our municipal residents. Description Would you like to help shape the future of Storfors? We are now seeking someone who wants to join our central administration and contribute to ensuring smooth and legally sound political decision-making processes. Our current municipal secretary is concluding their service, and we are therefore looking for a new colleague in our Committee Secretariat at the Administrative Department. Storfors Municipality is a small and efficient organization with one administration and one committee – the Municipal Executive Board. The Administrative Department is a critical support function responsible for coordinating case processes, archives, IT, registry, and operational support. Five people work here together to create structure and quality in the municipality's work. Job Responsibilities As municipal secretary, you are a key person in the municipality's democratic processes. You will plan, administer, and conduct meetings for the Municipal Council, Municipal Executive Board, and other forums. You are responsible for writing minutes, handling follow-up work, and ensuring high-quality case preparation that complies with current legislation. You will serve as an advisor and support to elected officials, managers, and case handlers on matters related to case management, committee formalities, and administration. You will also be responsible for document registration and case management in our digital systems. Additionally, you will conduct investigative work within the municipal leadership's area of operations, which may include preparing consultation responses, policies, governance documents, or handling specific cases. You will also contribute to service and administrative tasks within the administrative office and municipal leadership. Evening work occurs in connection with meetings. The role also includes election planning and implementation of elections in the municipality. Qualifications We are seeking candidates who have: - University degree in public administration, social sciences, political science, or another relevant field - Good knowledge of municipal law, administrative law, and legislation on public access and confidentiality - Experience in a politically governed organization is meritorious - Good IT skills and proficiency in Office suite; experience with case management systems is a plus You are: - Independent, structured, and responsible - Flexible and solution-oriented with the ability to handle changes - A skilled communicator with excellent verbal and written expression - A team player who contributes to the team's collective success and shares knowledge With us, you will have a varied and developing job with many contact points, both within and outside the organization. You will become part of a committed team with an open culture, where collaboration and quality are the focus. We offer a workplace where you can influence and develop – both in your professional role and as a person. Additional Information This is a permanent full-time position. Start date according to agreement. Individual salary setting and flexible working hours are applied. Job interviews may be conducted during the application period. In Storfors, we work to create a good and health-promoting work environment and offer, among other things, access to a gym, wellness allowance, and the possibility of remote work. We offer opportunities for continuous skills development, and you will receive support from colleagues and management to perform your work in the best possible way. Warmly welcome to submit your application! To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and simplify communication with our applicants, we kindly ask you to submit your application digitally. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this job posting.