Administrative Assistant II - Administrative Support - McAllen (723023)

Administrative Assistant II - Administrative Support Organization: PAROLE DIVISIONPrimary Location: United States-Texas-MCALLENJob: Office and Administrative SupportEmployee Status: RegularSchedule: Full-timeSalary/Salary Range: $2,938.05 (RET 2.5% Less)Pay Basis: MonthlyOvertime Status: Non-exemptJob Summary: Performs routine administrative support work. Work involves providing administrative support including disseminating information; assisting with maintaining filing systems; and preparing and editing reports and documents. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Functions:A. Prepares and disseminates information regarding agency programs and services; responds to inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and assists in the development of administrative and technical assistance policies and procedures.B. Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and other documents, performs complex typing; and maintains filing and record keeping systems.C. Assists in planning meetings and conferences; assists in compiling administrative summaries of staff reports and recommendations for review; and assists in researching, composing, designing, and editing agency publications to include brochures, forms, manuals, and charts.Minimum Qualifications A. Education, Experience, and TrainingGraduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.One year full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, or technical program support experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.Parole process experience preferred.B. Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of office practices and procedures.Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Skill in problem-solving techniques.Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable AccommodationA. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: SHARON BAYLIFF Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77320 PH: (936) 437-4229 Email: hr.selectionsteam6@tdcj.texas.govThe State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.