Administrative Asst II

Date:
Jul 31, 2026

Location:

VERNON, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Administrative Asst II Job Title: Administrative Asst II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Develop Mntl Education Posting Number: 19532 Closing Date: 08/14/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support Salary Range: $2,829.00 - $3,946.25 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11 Shift: Day

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:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations: Vernon

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

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Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Administrative Assistant II In the Extended Forensic Treatment Program (EFTP) area performs routine (journey-level) administrative support work in areas such as tabulating, inventory control, running reports, time recording, entering requisitions, mail processing, data entry, answering phones, preparing documents, forms, and other duties as assigned appropriate to work in the department or program. Work involves maintaining filing and data systems and general administrative support duties such as responding to inquiries and recording calendar events.

Will use knowledge of the administration position to assist training clerks as needed. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include actively participating and/or serving 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.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a receptionist for the program administrative office. Answers and directs routine inquiries related to polices and procedures, records requests and redirects as needed. Communicates messages in a timely and accurate manner. Greets visitors to the program and model's professional behavior. Types sensitive documents maintaining strict confidentiality and routes to appropriate…