Administrative Assistant 2

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world‑class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

Provides administrative support for a department. Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information requested.
Provides high level administrative support to Grid Interconnection Department
Coordinates department schedules, plans meetings, interviews, team lunches
Maintains processes and procedures for management and engineering staff
Monitors help request inbox and routes requests to appropriate support teams
Facilitates onboarding activities for new engineers including access requests and initial set up of equipment and software
Assists management with recruiting, screening engineer candidates, and scheduling interviews
Processes and handles expense reports for assigned departments
Collects and processes data, coordinates with external and internal data providers
Maintains high standards of confidentiality regarding privileged information
Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in an administrative or technical area. Applies acquired job skills and ERCOT policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks and expand skills. Works on assignments that are usually within an area of expertise that are semi‑routine in nature. Applies knowledge and understanding to resolve most problems and issues but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.

Normally follows established procedures on routine work and requires instructions on new and/or complex assignments. May provide informal guidance to lower‑level colleagues.

Administrative Assistant 1 No minimum work experience required
Administrative Assistant 2 Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of education requirements.

High School Diploma or GED (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge in such fields is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Required)

CAP Certified Administrative Professional (Preferred)

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT.

Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment‑at‑will rights at any time. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental…