Administrative Asst

Date:
Jun 23, 2026

Location:

RICHMOND, TX

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Functional

Title:

Administrative Asst I

Job Title: Administrative Asst I

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Vocational Serv Administration

Posting Number: 18251

Closing Date: 09/21/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Education Training and Library

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

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09

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:

Richmond State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: RICHMOND

Job Location Address: 2100 PRESTON

Other Locations: Richmond

MOS Codes: ,,,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Administrative Assistant I performs entry‑level administrative support and/or technical program work for Vocational Services. The Administrative Assistant I is the lead employee in the completion of the client payroll and in the provision of clerical services such as handling correspondence, documents, performing complex data entry, answering, and routing calls, taking messages, greeting, and directing visitors. The Administrative Assistant I works under the direct supervision of the Vocational Director at Richmond State Supported Living Center.

The Administrative Assistant I has no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties include, but are not limited to reception duties, timekeeping, maintaining office inventory, ordering specialty and warehouse items, the coordination of confidential information, and other duties as assigned. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Completion of work requires originating new methods and/or techniques and decisions are varied based on well‑defined principles.

The Administrative Assistant I is accountable for assigned property. The shift is generally, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Some flexible hours may be required to complete special assignments or end of the month processing. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or service in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (5%)
• Complete individual payroll promptly and accurately as prescribed in the Vocational Payroll Policy and Procedures and in accordance with the Department of Labor Laws. Submits completed information for billing to Accounting as prescribed in the Vocational Payroll Policy and Procedures. (40%)
• Establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with individuals served,…