TCEQ - Administrative Assistant III

TCEQ - Administrative Assistant III Are you an experienced Administrative Assistant, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.YOUR FUTURE TEAMAs part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGAnswer telephones, distribute calls, and forward messages to appropriate staff; assist walk-in customers; provide basic customer service; and maintain documents in the public reading/access area.Distribute incoming mail, reports and enforcement documents, mail letter and prepare items for shipment: scan, copy and upload investigations report and documents into Web Center Content (WCC).Develop, coordinate, and maintain databases, files, and records; track information; prepare queries and reports, including Public Information Requests.Maintain vehicle fleet and other duties as assigned by supervisor.Conduct and maintain equipment inventory; participate in inventory audits; perform cashier duties; prepare and make bank deposits.Track and pay invoices for contracted servicesKEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience working in an office environment, answering phones, faxing, filing, etc.Experience working with, or training in, word processing and/or spreadsheet software.Experience with purchasing equipment/suppliesExperience in coordinating travelREQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEGraduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus one year of full-time experience providing administrative and/or clerical support in an office setting. Fifteen semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each six months of the required experience.TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK: See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Administrative Assistant III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Administrative Assistant III series.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Midland Regional Office.BENEFITSOptional 401(k) and 457 plansInsurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observesProfessional development opportunitiesLongevity pay based on your number of years working for the stateWellness Program and ActivitiesOnsite Nurse Practitioner in HQWork-Life BalanceCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment. In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODESMilitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.