Administrative Assistant-Environmental Health Dept.
About The Position
The Administrative Assistant supports the Environmental Health Department by handling public information requests, department revenue accounting and deposits, complaint coordination, office support, and assistance with enforcement matters. The role also supports division managers with special projects, cross-trains with peers, backs up support staff, and trains new employees on office support functions. The employee must obtain a Designated Representative License within six months of hire. The position may also participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster, as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of job-related experience.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Must obtain a Designated Representative License within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process daily information requests from the public, the County Attorney’s office, and other local and state agencies under the Public Information Act.
- Account for department revenue and oversee daily deposits in coordination with the Fire Marshal’s office.
- Reconcile deposits in coordination with the Auditor’s Office.
- Route department complaints to the appropriate Environmental Health units, monitor their status, verify complaint locations using GIS data, confirm jurisdiction, and relay updates to complainants.
- Assist the division manager with special projects requiring institutional knowledge, knowledge of state and local laws, and professional work product.
- Assist with other special projects and cross-train duties with peers.
- Provide backup for all support staff positions; assist office visitors with payments and applications; handle high-volume calls and incoming paperwork.
- Train new employees on office support functions.
- Respond to telephone calls and in-person requests from the public, offenders, and staff; provide assistance on active enforcement cases; and mediate between property owners and contractors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
- Obtain a Designated Representative License within six months of hire.
Benefits
- Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) membership for full-time and part-time employees.
- A wide range of benefits for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
