Are you an experienced Administrative Assistant, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
Applicants who qualify for other Administrative Assistant positions will be added to TCEQ Administrative Assistant Program for an opportunity to potentially interview for additional positions.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas’ water resources. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Water Availability Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Assist with the review of data to ensure administrative completeness; process daily certifications, pump operation reports, water account adjustments, and complete data entry related to these items. Answer and redirect telephone calls for the Rio Grande Watermaster program and respond to general program inquiries from the public.
- Prepare and process the monthly report for the Rio Grande Watermaster Program. Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of monthly reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare management reports; process contracts for water and temporary permits in Texas Watermaster Accounting System (TXWAS); update water right files and TXWAS data to reflect status of centralized water right records; and process all incoming and outgoing mail for the program. Respond to public inquiries; research ownership records of water right holders, complaints related to ownership issues, research possible amendment to water right.
- Participate in special projects, to include coordinating with section staff to review water right permits for administrative completeness. Provide administrative support related to the Watermaster Advisory Committee.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience maintaining databases to include data entry, report generation, record keeping, and/or filing systems.
- Experience working Watermaster programs and/or State of Texas water rights.
- Experience conducting administrative tasks (include experience writing and/or preparing reports, manuals, or correspondence.).
- Bilingual speaking in English and Spanish.
- Experience using Word, Excel, and/or database software.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus one year of full-time experience providing administrative and/or clerical support in an office setting.
Fifteen semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each six months of the required experience.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK:
See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Administrative Assistant III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Administrative Assistant III series.
Work Schedule
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Harlingen Region Office.
BENEFITS
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
- Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
- Work-Life Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.