Administrative Assistant (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St., Austin, TX in the Workforce Grant department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 
The Administrative Assistant V performs highly-advanced (senior-level) administrative support work. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Coordinate and/or prepare, edit and distribute correspondence, reports, studies, forms and documents.
- Coordinate and perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining a filing system and answering and routing phone calls.
- Coordinate meetings, conferences and seminars; and prepare related materials.
- Explain and disseminate information concerning agency programs and procedures. 
- Respond to inquiries regarding technical program or administrative regulations, policies and procedures.
- Compile and edit data in charts, graphs and databases, and prepares summaries or reports.
- Manage and maintain schedules and travel arrangements for managers and directors.
- May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Four years of full-time experience that provided knowledge of administrative support functions and office practices and procedures, or clerical administration and business management practices, such as preparation, maintenance and control of forms, records and reports.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
- Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
Ability to:
- Implement new administrative systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
- Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively.

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $4,150.00-$4,400.00/month (Depending on experience)
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits 

Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.