Sr. Office Assistant - Fire Marshal's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

3d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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!

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.
• Valid Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

• Bi- lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED