TDCJ - Administrative Assistant III - Warden's Off

Prepares and disseminates information concerning various agency programs and services; prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and other documents; and performs complex typing and word processing. Maintains filing and record keeping systems; responds to inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and assists in the development of administrative and technical assistance policies and procedures. Coordinates meetings and conferences to include scheduling, making travel arrangements, and preparing related paperwork.

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

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, or technical program support experience.
• Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.

• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• 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 staff, officials, agencies, 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.
• Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors).

Additional Information:

Travel None
- Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous

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

• Questions concerning this Questions concerning the application position can be directed to: process can be directed to:
  Larry Berger Zilleah Ross Hiring Manager OR Human Resources  Larry.
  
  Bergeras.gov hr.selectionsteam2as.gov

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

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An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

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.