TCEQ - Administrative Assistant V

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

Paid holidays

Professional development

Longevity pay

Wellness Program

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the Compliance and Enforcement team in the Central Texas Division. This role focuses on organizing records, preparing reports, and handling a variety of administrative tasks to ensure efficient program operations.

Work schedule aligns with standard business hours; TCEQ offers professional development and comprehensive benefits, including health plans, retirement options, and

Qualifications

• Filing documents and maintaining file systems.
• Preparing and proofreading correspondence, forms, spreadsheets, manuals, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Track programmatic information and create spreadsheets; draft reports and correspondence.
• Communicate with staff and the public regarding guidance, rules, and procedures.
• Assist with personnel issues, travel, purchasing, inventory, and other admin tasks.
• Compile information, review data, and prepare letters.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years Administrative Assistant IV at TCEQ

Tools

Filing systems

Proofreading / editing

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Administrative Assistant, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. See details about what we do. This position is a member of our Central Texas Division.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

• Track programmatic information and produce spreadsheets; drafts, edits, and prepares special reports, correspondence and publications; reviews administrative processes to determine most effective use of resources; develop administrative procedures; manage region's water program files in filing system.
• Communicate with agency staff, management and the public regarding guidance, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to program area.
• Assist with personnel issues, travel, telecommunications, correspondence, purchasing, inventory, receptionist, cashier activities, and monitoring administrative issues.
• Assist staff with compiling information, reviewing and tracking data, preparing reports, and preparing letters.

Key Qualifications

• Experience filing documents and/or maintaining file systems.
• Experience preparing and/or proofreading correspondence, forms, spreadsheets, manuals, and/or reports.

Required Education & Experience

Graduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus five years of full-time experience providing administrative support in an office setting. Fifteen semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each six months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of four years.

OR

Two years as an Administrative Assistant IV at TCEQ.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK

See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Central Texas Division.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
• Work-Life Balance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment. In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at [phone].

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under `Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.