Administrative Assistant

City of Houston, TX • Houston, TX

35d

About The Position

Performs professional administrative functions related to the development and implementation of policies and procedures in the assigned department.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
• One year of administrative experience is required.
• Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements basic rules, regulations, policies and procedures in day-to-day department operations.
• Drafts correspondence, reports and other documents; proof/edits documents for accuracy, content and format.
• Prepares periodic and special reports; compiles information and maintains department reference information.
• Investigates problems/potential problems by means of written and verbal communications; prepares findings and recommends solutions.
• Organizes inventorying, cataloging, retention, and retrieval of department documents.
• Assists in the coordination of department staff services, such as personnel, purchasing, storekeeping, public relations, and office management.
• Conducts administrative research and long-range planning studies on special management activities.
• Assist with department budget preparation and monitoring.
• Represents the department head at staff meetings and some conferences; acts as liaison to designated private agencies and organizations.
• All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees