Toimistosihteeri

The Environmental Protection Services unit is seeking a fixed-term substitute for a permanent office secretary for the period 1.11.2026–31.12.2029. The office secretary is part of a four-person team handling the city's statutory environmental protection tasks, led by a building inspector. The office secretary's duties include diverse office work, customer service, document management (such as archiving and registration), meeting technical tasks, as well as tasks assisting officials and related to decision-making. The office secretary participates in the preparation of the board's agenda and post-meeting tasks, billing assignments, and handles tasks related to security deposits. The office secretary acts as the responsible user for the information systems used by the unit (e.g., Dynasty10, Lupapiste, and TieraCity) within their own unit. Performing the duties of the office secretary requires excellent oral and written Finnish language skills, a diligent approach to work, and in addition to the mastery of commonly used office applications, good IT skills and a willingness to learn the use of new applications and systems. A requirement for the position is at least a lower-level higher education degree suitable for the task, and to succeed in the work, you should have excellent cooperation and interaction skills. Additionally, we expect at least two years of work experience in administrative support services or similar tasks. We especially value a customer service orientation, an independent approach to work, and the ability to develop both one's own work and the work of the entire unit in cooperation. In this position, you will work not only with your own expert team but also in broader cooperation with various sectors of the city, and you will have the support of various experts in our administration. Modern work tools and flexible working methods are available. Additionally, as staff benefits, we offer, among other things, free access to the city's swimming pool and gym, as well as a staff benefit that can be used for sports, culture, or massage. The base salary for the office secretary is €2,609.62/month, in addition to which a work experience supplement based on previous work experience may be paid. The working hours are office hours, 36.25 h/week. The terms of employment are determined according to KVTES. The probation period is six (6) months. The work is primarily on-site, and the workstation is located at the Savonlinna City Hall. Applications for the office secretary position can be submitted via Kuntarekry by 26.8.2026 at 3:00 PM. We request original degree and work certificates to be presented during a possible interview. Further information about the position can be obtained from environmental engineer Hanne Turunen, tel. 044 417 4690 hanne.turunen@savonlinna.fi