Administrative Assistant

Position Overview

Date:
Jan 26, 2026

Location:

BIG SPRING, TX

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 I

Job Title: Administrative Asst I

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Residential Care Supervisor M

Posting Number: 13068

Closing Date: 04/26/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09

Salary Range: $2,481.75 - $3,404.91

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Big Spring State Hospital

Job Location City: BIG SPRING

Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87

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 nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, 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 I provides a variety of clerical support services to the Chief Nurse Executive and Nursing Services Program Supervisor. Performs moderately complex clerical work that may include copying, tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, recording minutes, and maintaining files. Maintains and manages databases and logs. Other duties may be required which are reasonably related to the essential or marginal function of the position.

Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists Nursing Program Supervisor with scheduling and coordinating travel for all Nursing Service departments for patient transfer to other facilities or medical care at other facilities or discharge to another facility by facilitating travel forms for staff to business office.
• Completes clerical duties as assigned including reassignment to other units for coverage to ensure patient and staff supplies are kept stocked.
• Demonstrates effective communication when speaking to all co‑workers or Department Heads.
• Supports data coordinator for Nurse Supervisor’s office, admissions, and nursing administration. Assists with implementation of programs on units to achieve improved process flow.
• Supports program supervisor in monitoring units to ensure Joint Commission Standard as outlined in the Joint Commission Manual; reports any issues and concerns upon discovery.
• Attends mandatory training in order to ensure staff competence and development.

• Knowledge of and experience in using office…