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Job Opening: Full-Time Planning & Building Secretary

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Posted: January 22, 2026

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and may be submitted to the Town Manager, PO Box 707, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303, or via email jobs@cedarlakein.org

Job Function: Full-Time Planning & Building Secretary

Job Location: Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Compensation: Up to $17.87 per hour, DOQ, plus a generous benefits package.

Job Summary:

  1. Researching, planning, and coordinating the various office functions of the Town’s Building & Planning Department, including serving as a liaison to various Town Boards and Commissions.
  2. Ensure that applications, proposals, and routine correspondence are processed professionally.
  3. Will often serve as a primary point of contact for the Town; as such, the ideal candidate will exhibit trustworthiness, high ethical character, a willingness to learn, and a dedication to customer service.

Required Qualifications:

  1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
  2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience with MS Office
  3. Some evening availability may be required

Applicants will be required to take a pre-employment drug screening and provide proof of a valid driver’s license.

Applications are available at the Town Hall or the Town’s website:

Applications can be submitted online at https://cedarlakein.gov/submit-an-application-for-employment/, or a PDF Fillable application can be found at Town of Cedar Lake Application for Employment and submitted in person to the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer at Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303, or as a PDF attachment to jobs@cedarlakein.gov.