Administrative Assistant II - Mail Room - Wheeler Unit

Position: Administrative Assistant II - Mail Room - Wheeler Unit (008508)

Job Description – Administrative Assistant II – Mail Room – Wheeler Unit (008508) )

Job Description - Administrative Assistant II - Mail Room - Wheeler Unit (008508) )

Organization

CORR INSTITUTIONS DIV - SPRT OP-MAIL SYSTMS COORD

Primary Location

United States - Texas - PLAINVIEW

Job

Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-time

Travel:
No

Pay Basis

Monthly: $3,100.05 (Ret 2.5% Less)

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

Job Posting

Closing Date:
Jan 10, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Job Summary

Performs routine administrative support work. Work involves providing administrative support including disseminating information; assisting with maintaining filing systems; and preparing and editing reports and documents. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Functions

Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and other documents; and coordinates work with other departments, units, and staff.

Reviews inmate correspondence and processes denials content received in violation of the correspondence rules; and responds to inmate inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches; assists in preparing reports; and maintains files and records for the unit mail room operations.

Maintains log of inmate special, legal, and media mail; and processes electronic communications, certified mail, and packages received.

Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

Experience:

Customer service, clerical, administrative support, technical program support, mail room, or correctional unit operations experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of mail room operations and agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding inmate mail preferred.
• 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 the use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

Additional Requirements with or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Physical:
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15‑44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Conditions:

Working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

Equipment:
Computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, cart, dolly, automobile.

Additional Information

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted.

Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Questions Regarding This Posting May Be Directed To

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
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EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3as.gov

Military Occupational Specialty Codes

15, 36, 42, 56, 68, 88, 89, 92, AZ, CS, LS, PS, RP, SH, SN, YN, 360, 420, SK, 01, 30, 60, 66, 3A, SDI, 8A200

EEO Statement

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, 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.

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