Administrative Assistant Jobs in Reno, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• General knowledge of office administrative functions, theories, and principles.
• Working knowledge of research techniques and report composition.
• Working knowledge of other departments’ and agencies’ functions and their impact on the department.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze procedures and policies and write procedural manuals to recommend improvements.
• Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of administrative assistance to a department or division of a state agency.
• Act as a liaison between program or department administration, state agencies, and interested parties.
• Provide routine policy interpretation and related decisions to interested parties.
• Research and prepare reports for a supervisor.
• Prepare and process correspondence and communicate verbally with the public or representatives of other agencies.
• Direct incoming correspondence to the appropriate individual.
• Review and inspect incoming documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Obtain necessary approvals when needed.
• Provide technical guidance and compose manuals for agency personnel.
• Coordinate clerical and administrative functions.
• Coordinate the work of section staff when required.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
• Two fully funded pension plan options
• Leave policies, including paid New Parent Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays, and 14 paid holidays in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access