Administrative Assistant IV – Volunteer Services – Chaplaincy & Volunteer Services – Huntsville (028423)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex administrative support work. Work involves providing and coordinating administrative support including disseminating information; developing filing systems; and preparing and editing reports and documents. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Performs advanced technical assistance work for an agency program; coordinates work with organizational units of the agency; and assists in the development and maintenance of administrative and technical assistance policies and procedures and manuals.

B. Prepares and disseminates information concerning agency programs and procedures; prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and other documents; prepares, distributes, and maintains statistical reports; and performs complex typing and word processing.

C. Maintains filing, record keeping, and records management systems to include an automated information system; and compiles and enters data for charts, graphs, databases, statistical summaries, and reports.

D. Researches, composes, designs, and edits agency publications, forms, manuals, and reports; distributes technical program-related information; and provides liaison with agency staff, other agencies and organizations, and the public.

E. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.

F. Processes background checks for volunteers and ensures timely processing of volunteer applications; processes volunteer applications that require extensive background checks; responds to inquiries regarding the status of volunteer applications in the approval process; and reviews volunteer applications for final eligibility determination.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Two years 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.

3. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.

4. Criminal Justice experience preferred.

• Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.

Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.

For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

2. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

7. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.

9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, reports, and correspondence.

10. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.

11. Skill to model the way for positive change.

12. Skill to promote innovation and best practices.

13. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, 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.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3139
EMAIL [email protected]

Military Occupation Specialty Code

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide – Prepared by the State Auditor’s Office

Texas State Auditor’s Office – Job Descriptions

The 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.