Administrative Assistant - Constable, Pct. 3

Overview

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides administrative support for the department and public to assure efficient and productive results. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities

• Composes and types correspondence, memos, and generates reports; Provides secretarial services for Constable.

• Responds to telephone inquiries and directs callers to appropriate department.

• Processes and records applicants/new hire paperwork; maintains departmental personnel records.

• Enters requisitions, reviews, receives and processes all invoices.

• Tracks and monitors budget expenditures and balances.

• Invoices, records and deposits service fees for contracts.

• Compiles information for budget preparation.

• Maintains inventory for office supplies and equipment.

• Organizes and maintains filing system for state records.

• Prepares and inputs bi-weekly payroll.

• Coordinates all travel arrangements, reservations, and conference registration and prepares travel reimbursements as required.

• Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties as required.

• Notarizes papers as required.

• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.

• 3 years job related clerical/office experience.

• Strong computer and typing skills (40 WPM).

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, elected officials and other employees.

SALARY: $17.60 - $22.00 per hour, based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.