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City of Harlingen Waterworks System

Engineering, Administrative Assistant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Harlingen, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 13 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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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

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineering Administrative Assistant provides administrative, clerical, and operational support to the Engineering Department of Harlingen Waterworks System. This position performs a variety of administrative functions to support engineering operations, project coordination, recordkeeping, reporting, and departmental workflow. The position is responsible for preparing and compiling operational and engineering-related reports; maintaining accurate departmental records; organizing and managing physical and electronic files; processing task orders and departmental requests; and providing professional assistance to employees, contractors, visitors, and the public at the Engineering Desk. The Engineering Administrative Assistant works closely with Engineering staff, field personnel, contractors, vendors, and other HWWS departments to obtain, communicate, and maintain information necessary to support departmental operations. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion in handling information, and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced public utility environment.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of administrative, clerical, office, data-entry, or related professional experience required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Texas Driver's License required.