GRP Administrative Assistant

This is an opportunity to join the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA), a public entity dedicated to developing, conserving, and protecting water resources in the San Jacinto River basin. The Administrative Assistant 2 supports the Division’s Administrative Services Department and assists the division management team.

$21.00/hr - $24.00/hr – actual pay based on skills and experience.

The SJRA manages water supply and water quality projects, delivering raw water and wastewater services through reservoirs, treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.

Administrative Assistant 2 coordinates, prepares, and maintains documents, records, financial procedures, and meeting logistics; works independently and supports special projects; participates in emergency preparedness as required; works Monday‑Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm in‑office.

• Compose, type, and edit routine and technical level documents.
• Proofread documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, layout, and compliance with SJRA standards.
• Maintain electronic and physical records and filing systems.
• Create and maintain technical spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.
• Coordinate and gather data to generate reports and distribute them.
• Generate and submit requisitions for purchase orders; track costs in the department budget.
• Participate in routine meetings, prepare agendas, record and distribute minutes.
• Schedule and organize meetings, travel, conference attendance, training, and other department activities.
• Assist in planning and coordinating department events, including arranging meeting room calendars and ordering food.
• Act as liaison with other departments; handle non‑routine information and explain policies.
• Collect, sort, distribute, and prepare outgoing mail or courier deliveries.
• Work independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or higher management, including after‑hours tasks.
• Act during emergency events or recovery as directed by supervisor.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan – 8% contribution + matching up to 4% of employee contribution

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• At least 4 years of administrative assistance experience, including database and spreadsheet management, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Preferred experience with Adobe and electronic document storage such as SharePoint.
• Texas Driver’s License with insurable driving record required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Administrative

Utilities