Administrative Assistant IV

Career Opportunities:
Administrative Assistant IV (21052)

Health & Human Services Comm
- Regional Operations Field Staf
- Protective Services
- Eligible for Telework - Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) - $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

Functional

Title:

Administrative Assistant IV
Job Title: Administrative Asst IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Regional Operations Field Staf
Posting Number: 21052
Closing Date: 09/18/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Protective Services
Salary Range: $3,248.00-$4,837.08
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-15
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: ABILENE
Job Location Address: 4601 S 1ST ST
Other Locations: Midland
MOS Codes: ,,,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN
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Job Description:

The Office of Guardianship Services (OGS) Administrative Assistant IV reports to the OGS Unit Supervisor and is responsible for complex administrative support work for the supervisor and field staff.

The position performs administrative duties to include, but not limited to technical support of the operations of the OGS program, data entry into the Guardianship Online Data System (GOLD), creating Excel spreadsheets, maintaining monthly budget reports, composing replies to routine and non-routine correspondence, disseminating information, preparing, analyzing and editing reports, reviewing legal documents, analyzing trends, creating tracking sheets and monitoring tools for quality assurance and monitoring GOLD for accurate input and dates as well as maintaining confidential files and reports.

This position answers multi-line telephones, routes calls to appropriate staff and takes messages, processes mail which may include driving to the post office for next day’s mailings. Position assists all unit staff in travel reservations and completing of E-Travel. Notarizes legal documents. May provide coverage to other units and may provide guidance to others.

Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The selected candidate must have the ability to provide a reliable internet service in a home office location free from distractions and will provide the ability to ensure confidentiality of client and employee’s information.

This position is eligible for telework consistent with HHSC telework policy, which is subject to change. Employees may be required to work in the office one or more days a week.

Why work for HHSC:
The Guardianship Program with Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) is responsible for protecting the elderly and individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities who have been abused, neglected, and/or exploited.

HHSC Guardianship is not only a qualifying organization for the Service Loan Forgiveness Program , which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments, but also offers excellent health benefits , special discounts on many products and…