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Texas Department of Transportation
Administrative Assistant I
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$40,158 / year median in Texas
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description
- Administrative Assistant I (2601955) Job Description Administrative Assistant I
- ( 2601955 ) Position Information TxDOT's Brazoria Area Office is looking for an Administrative Assistant I based in Angleton, TX.
Minimum Salary :
35,439.00Maximum Salary :
52,388.00Pay Basis :
Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Work Locations :
Brazoria Areaengr/S.Braz Maint 18671 FM 523 Angleton 77515Travel :
Yes, 10 % of theTime Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
40 Hrs./Week, Monday- Friday 8:00 AM
- 5:00
PM Location Flexibility :
Onsite Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including: Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) Position Description Performs administrative office support-related work for department staff and the general public. Work requires contact with middle and high-level managers. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:
Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant. Conducts annual physical inventory; verifies inventory findings, reconciles and enters adjustments in computer system as needed. Edits correspondence, reports, forms, and documents for proper format, spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, syntax, style, sentence structure, content, and clarity. Maintains and updates office files/records/logs and suspense systems and a wide variety if automated systems in support of personnel, finance, budgeting, inventory, contracts, purchasing, and travel information. Prepares and distributes correspondence. Receives new, retires old, and records transferred equipment; witnesses and documents the disposal of retired equipment; ships obsolete equipment to central storage area. Maintains calendars for department personnel to include scheduling meetings, coordinating and making appointments, and travel arrangements. Processes receipts and invoices for payment. Creates requisitions, blanket purchase orders, and enters receipts in PeopleSoft in support of the division or district. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.Experience:
No experience required. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Competencies:
Some knowledge of: Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Some skill in: Maintaining effective working relationships with others Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management. Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions Protects sensitive and confidential informationPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs. Sitting- prolonged periods of time Repetitive Motion
- substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Close Visual Acuity
- work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading