Sr. Administrative Assistant (CIT)- Sheriff's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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! Performs all clerical duties for department. Answers telephone inquiries and/or routes to appropriate person. Provides information as requested and assists other employees, attorneys, and the public. Trains other employees and assists co-workers with duties. Interfaces with other County departments to effect inter-departmental action in areas of mutual concern. Tracks and monitors budget expenditures; orders and stock supplies. Prepares travel authorizations and makes travel arrangements for department personnel. Process incoming and interoffice mail. Notarize documents as needed. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Administrative support involving behavioral health issues (in the office, in collaborative meetings, and/or virtually when approved) Coordinate CIT Transports and administrate the required documentation Coordinate efforts between FBCSO Communications Division / EMS first responders and Mental Health Authorities to effectively capture data regarding persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis Provide administrative assistance where appropriate to aid in preventing crisis situations Perform administrative duties to ensure that Team goals and reporting are fulfilled Act as a resource to other FBCSO personnel concerning behavioral/ mental health crisis issues This qualified professional will participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers

Requirements

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years job related experience
• Good computer and typing skills (minimum 60 WPM), 10-Key by touch; basic bookkeeping skills; strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials
• Training in office management, working knowledge of County government and Texas justice system
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident required
• Nelson Denny Test – Call to schedule: (Penni Fields) 281-238-1586 or (J.R. Galvan) 281-238-1587

Responsibilities

• Performs all clerical duties for department
• Answers telephone inquiries and/or routes to appropriate person
• Provides information as requested and assists other employees, attorneys, and the public
• Trains other employees and assists co-workers with duties
• Interfaces with other County departments to effect inter-departmental action in areas of mutual concern
• Tracks and monitors budget expenditures; orders and stock supplies
• Prepares travel authorizations and makes travel arrangements for department personnel
• Process incoming and interoffice mail
• Notarize documents as needed
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers
• Administrative support involving behavioral health issues (in the office, in collaborative meetings, and/or virtually when approved)
• Coordinate CIT Transports and administrate the required documentation
• Coordinate efforts between FBCSO Communications Division / EMS first responders and Mental Health Authorities to effectively capture data regarding persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis
• Provide administrative assistance where appropriate to aid in preventing crisis situations
• Perform administrative duties to ensure that Team goals and reporting are fulfilled
• Act as a resource to other FBCSO personnel concerning behavioral/ mental health crisis issues
• Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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