CPS PA Administrative Assistant II

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental, vision and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Laredo is seeking a CPS PA Administrative Assistant II to provide essential clerical and administrative support. The role emphasizes accurate filing, records management, scheduling, travel coordination, and communication with staff and external partners.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least three years of administrative experience; substitutions are allowed for college hours.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Three years of full-time administrative support experience or equivalent substitutions.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Filing and control of records; prepare and distribute documents.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and agendas; manage inquiries.
• Support program staff with administrative tasks and reporting.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: CPS PA Administrative Assistant II (21194)

Posting ID21194-Posted09/09/2026-Dept of Family & Protectve Svc-Region 11 CPS Dir Del -Other-Office and Administrative Support-Not Eligible for Telework- Other Locations (4) -a. $1 - $2999 per month

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.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 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

• Functional Title: CPS PA Administrative Assistant II
• Job Title: CPS PA Admin Asst II
• Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
• Department: Region 11 CPS Dir Del -Other
• Posting Number: 21194
• Closing Date: 09/23/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
• Salary Range: $2,953.25-$3,946.25
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility Location:
• Job Location City: LAREDO
• Job Location Address: 4611 FOSTER AVE
• Other Locations: Edinburg; Corpus Christi; Harlingen; Laredo
• MOS Codes: 0100,0111,0170,3372,3381,4430,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN

Brief Job Description:

This position provides administrative support or technical programassistance workto the Program Administrator and other managerial staff. Work involvesdisseminatinginformation, maintaining filing systems, and performing internal administrative support work. May train others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position interacts routinely with DFPS staff including program administrators, program directors, supervisors, the regional director, representatives from various organizations and thegeneral public.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Filing, control of secure and confidential records, basic operations in administration of CPS business including SPARC completion,purchasingof business materials, tracking time and leave, coordinating efforts among all techs so that the program is efficient in our processes. answering phone at desk, responding to inquiries, taking messages, Prepares, edits, types, and distributesvarious typesof print and electronic correspondence, reports, forms, and records. Produces documents from written and dictated material.Assistsin compiling, entering, and analyzing data for reports. Reviews, prioritizes, and processes incoming and outgoing agency print and electronic correspondence. Schedules agency stafftraveland processes required travel documentation. Coordinates andmaintainssystems for inquiries. Develops andmaintainsfiling and record keeping systems, including electronic files and distribution lists. Coordinates meetings, produces agenda items, and distributes meeting notes.Handles inquiries by phone, providing general information or referring callers as needed.Provides support and reports to the Child Protective Services Program Administrator. Coordinates and schedules meetings, conferences, trainings, and seminars. Handles registration, produces and distributes agenda items and materials, and records and distributes meeting notes.Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain CPS program activities.Promotes,monitorsand ensures that respect isdemonstratedfor cultural diversity. Attends work regularlyin accordance withagency leave policy.

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
• Skill inestablishingand maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in working in an office supporting several staff members.
• Skill in using a personal computer and various Microsoft software packages. Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Three years full-time administrative support, general office, clerical, secretarial or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services experience. Acceptable Substitutions:
• Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions . You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at [e-mail] with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.