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Fort Bend County

Sr. Office Assistant - Fire Marshals Office

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What they do

A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.

$74,596 / year median in Texas

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Creates case and incident files and reports; combines all information to create a complete case file. Maintains office communication and correspondence; answers phones, communicates messages to the appropriate recipient. Assists customers and citizens of the county daily. Schedules Inspectors and Investigators appointments and life safety inspections; communicates with the customer to schedule prompt inspections and meetings as needed per each inspector/investigator. Creates, organizes, and maintains files for records; creates new files for new projects and ensures the information is accurate. Processes plans and payments for the inspection division; ensures accurate plans log for plans received and communicates with customers for status updates. Responds to open records and any inquiries related to the Fire Marshal's Office. Assists with monthly reports and entry into the Records Management System for the department. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma/GED. 2 years job related experience. Good computer and typing skills (minimum 40 WPM), Experience with MicroSoft Word and Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with others. Strong public relations skills; Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize own work and ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadline, multi-tasker. Bi- lingual (Spanish) preferred. Valid Drivers License.
STARTING SALARY RANGE
$16.34 - $20.43 hourly based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE
Upon filling position All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.