Administrative Asst IV

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  Administrative Asst IV
• Job Title: Administrative Asst IV
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Laboratory Svs
• Posting Number: 13874
• Closing Date: 05/05/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
• Salary Range: $3,248.00-$4,837.08
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-15
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
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  Austin State Hospital
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4110 GUADALUPE
• MOS Codes: ,,,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN YN,YNS

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of eleven psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state‑supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Administrative Assistant IV serves as primary administrative support for the Regional Clinical Laboratory at Austin State Hospital. Performs responsible and complex administrative secretarial work, serves as intermediary in carrying out delegated administrative detailed duties, and acts as a communication liaison for the laboratory. Work involves assisting in the performance of detailed and specialized projects pertaining to fiscal, administrative, and/or program functions of the laboratory department.

Assembles, organizes, and tabulates statistics and data generating reports for the monitoring and evaluation of Laboratory Services. Work requires familiarity with the laws and regulations controlling the agency, its functions, policies and procedures, and the making of decisions in the application of such laws and regulations. Work is performed under minimal supervision with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment.

Key responsibilities include preparing routine and special correspondence, providing procurement and purchasing duties, acting as building manager, assisting the laboratory with preparation and recording of budget figures and monitoring of lab expenditures, supporting a busy and multitasking office with administrative level lab staff, participating in accreditation programs, and maintaining a fast‑paced, multitasked, and deadline‑oriented work environment. Exposure to blood or other potential infectious materials may occur.

Employees actively participate in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations activations as required.

• Attend work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, a rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Serve as primary administrative support for the Regional Clinical Laboratory at Austin State Hospital, responsible for…