CCI Administrative Assistant II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals. Performs routine (journey-level) administrative support work. Work involves providing internal administrative support including disseminating information, assisting with maintaining filing systems, and preparing and editing reports and documents. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to implement administrative procedures; to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and to communicate effectively.
• Experience in administrative support work.
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and disseminates information concerning agency programs and services.
• Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.
• Performs general office duties such as filing, answering and routing phone calls, routing mail, and ordering and maintaining office supplies.
• Assists in day to day routing of cases.
• Responds to inquiries and explains rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assists in planning meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Assists in compiling and entering data for charts, graphs, databases, summaries, or reports.
• May assist with managing and maintaining schedules and travel arrangements for managers and directors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees