Administrative Assistant IV

Additional Information: Retiree Salary Will be 2.5% less than the posted salary Travel 25 %

• May spend 1-5 nights away per month Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Lo ngevity This position does not have access to critical infrastructure in accordance with the Governor¿s executive order GA-48. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. *Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. Job Duties: This position reports to the Office of the Independent Ombudsman. Duties include direct contact with incarcerated offenders. You'd be a GOOD fit if: Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. Have two years full-time, wage-earning clerical, secretarial, administrative support, or technical program support experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience. You'd be a GREAT fit if: Computer operations experience. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Skill in problem-solving techniques. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred. *Full Job Description Link Administrative Assistant IV Contact Information: Questions regarding this position may be directed to Jord an Vogler Offi ce of the Independent Ombudsman EMAIL jor [email protected] *For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the ¿ CAPPS ¿ application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Important Note to the Candidate: Military Preference To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation ¿ to this job application. Military Occupation Specialty Codes https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation. System/Job. Descriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide . The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation. System/Job. Descriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Eligibility An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. EEO Statement: The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, region, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.