Admin Assistant I (Power Delivery - Transmission) (Conroe, Texas, United States)

Mississippi Public Service Commission; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Public Service Commission is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to provide clerical support and assistance with departmental functions. The position requires a high school diploma and good communication skills.

This role involves working under minimal supervision while planning work details, creating and maintaining files, and assisting in special projects. The work environment is onsite in Conroe, Texas, and candidates must be able to handle stressful conditions effectively.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of clerical work and familiar with all phases of work.
• Proficient in using computer programs relevant to job functions.
• Must qualify for vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and layout work details under minimal supervision.
• Perform clerical support functions for the assigned department.
• Train personnel regarding departmental functions and policies.

Skills

General clerical knowledge

Good verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work under stressful conditions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

* This position may be filled as an Administrative Assistant II or I depending on the qualifications and or the experience of the selected candidate.*

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under minimal supervision
• Plan and layout work details
• Perform all phases of computer clerical support for department to which assigned
• Create and maintain files, records, reports, maps, charts, etc.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Communicate effectively and maintain professionalism during stressful conditions when dealing with internal and external customers
• Create and assist with special projects including but not limited to sensitive and confidential data
• Provide support for outage restorations during scheduled and non-scheduled hours as required
• Learn company’s policies, procedures and responsibilities of department to which assigned
• Train personnel regarding departmental functions and policies
• The use of independent decision-making
• Check the work of others

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Have general knowledge of clerical work and is familiar with all phases of work
• Have some knowledge of utility operations practices and regulations
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in use of company computer programs and terminal applications
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Knowledge of company organizational operations to which assigned
• Qualify for vehicle operator’s license

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Be energetic and alert
• Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job
• Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect of associates
• Be neat, clean and orderly in work and person
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings
• Have temperament suited to work of a routine and confining nature and be willing and able to work in harmony with other employees
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers
• Understand the importance of treating as confidential certain items handled and have ability to recognize such items
• Must possess good judgment and have the desire to work with people
• Must be alert, aggressive, tactful, resourceful, cooperative, and demonstrate initiative for coordinating department in absence of management

Primary Location: Texas - Conroe Texas : Conroe

Job Function: Corporate

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: GTX Utility Ops

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 123828

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please view the EEO page for details. EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, Enterry expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.