TWDB 26128 Finance EA Executive Assistant I

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Flexible spending

Job summary

Texas Water Development Board in Austin, Texas, is seeking an administrative professional for part-time, 20 hours per week to support the Financial Compliance Division. The role involves calendar management, document preparation, and travel coordination in a confidential setting.

Responsibilities include handling correspondence, filing, and assisting with staff training as needed. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office and able to work without close supervision in a dynamic public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two years of experience providing complex office management and executive-level support.
• Education and experience may substitute year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Director’s calendar and travel.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, memos, and reports.
• Maintains compliant documentation per agency style.
• Handles filing systems and records retention.
• Coordinates meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
• Provides coverage for the agency’s main telephone line.
• Assists with training materials and policy guidance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Teams

Outlook

DocuSign

Adobe

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Note-position is part-time/20 hours per week

Position is not eligible for telework

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex (journey-level) professional or technical financial assistance work for the Director and staff of the Financial Compliance Division. Work involves coordinating high-level administrative operations for the division, disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and performing internal administrative support work. Manages the Director's calendar. May prepare, review, track, and file administrative forms, correspondence, procedural documents, and technical reports. May be required to handle confidential and sensitive information. Coordinates and prepares travel for Financial Compliance staff. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Financial Compliance Division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates the calendar for the Director of Financial Compliance.
• Identifies and corrects administrative deficiencies or lack of compliance with existing processes.
• Prepares, edits and distributes correspondence, memos, meeting notices, reports, forms, agendas, handouts, and spreadsheets.
• Ensures all documentation is compliant with agency style guide.
• Maintains contact information for agency databases to ensure information is accurate and up to date for all Financial Compliance correspondence.
• Reviews reports and correspondence for accuracy.
• Maintains filing in accordance with office guidelines including scanning and filing of documents.
• Performs general office duties such as processing mail, ordering supplies, coordinating office equipment repairs, copying, or preparing purchasing documents.
• Coordinates meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
• Provides rotating coverage and support for the agency's main telephone line.
• May assist the Director of Financial Compliance with generation of personnel actions and job postings.
• May assist in the development of training material.
• May provide input into developing and revising administrative policies, procedures, standards, and methods, and provide guidance and interpretation on policies and procedures.
• May assist in the fiscal note routing process during legislative sessions.
• Assists in managing and maintaining schedules and preparation of travel arrangements and travel documentation for staff, management of audit intake process, loan confirmations and expenditure requisitions.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Two years of experience providing complex office management and executive-level support.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, DocuSign, Adobe, SharePoint or related software.
• Experience in preparing, editing, and distributing correspondence, reports, forms, and documents.
• Experience developing and revising policies, procedures, standards, or methods, and providing guidance and interpretation on policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting a small team such as community or public organizations, student clubs, nonprofits, or similar groups.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Compliance Division.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of financing and investment terms.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Access, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in document and file management, including preparing, routing, tracking, and maintaining accurate communications including records, reports, documents, and correspondence, along with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
• Ability to implement administrative procedures, to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to handle high-level administrative issues; to analyze and solve work-related problems; to communicate effectively; and to provide guidance to others.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver's license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

The Texas Water Development Board offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp .

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

Compensation:

$1,791-$1,791

Texas Water Development Board, Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave., Room 670, Austin, Texas 78701

Please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Phone: [phone]

Email: HR(AT)twdb.texas.gov