Administrative Asst I

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  Administrative Asst I
• Job Title: Administrative Asst I
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Max Sec Psych  Nursing
• Posting Number: 20010
• Closing Date: 08/26/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
• Salary Range: $2,606.00-$3,404.91
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
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  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 I performs (entry-level) administrative support work in areas such as answering routine calls, receiving mail and packages, disseminating mail and packages, performing errands as needed on and off of campus such as picking up or dropping off mail, supplies, or assisting other areas during staff absence or as required by business need. The Administrative Assistant I participates in inventories, running reports, filling and compiling documents and forms.

and other duties as assigned appropriate to work in the department or program. Work involves organizing and maintaining filing and data within computer systems (such as visitor logs, inventory counts, maintenance records) and general administrative support duties such as responding to inquiries and recording calendar events. Works under close 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 telephone calls when required. Takes messages in a clear and accurate manner. Greets visitors to the program and model's professional behavior. Fills in preformed documents maintaining accuracy…