Assistant Court Services Manager - County Judge's Office

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 to the Office of the County Judge, with a focus on ensuring an effective and accurate Commissioners Court Agenda and document processing. Participates in development of programs, policies and objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of the Commissioner's Court Agenda.

• Assists the Project Manager - Grants in the internal and external processing of grants through respective agencies.

• Tracks and routes original documents from Commissioner's Court, analyzing documents for any errors or required next step, including appropriate signatures and filings.

• Studies and understands the agenda preparation software, performs administrative duties within the software, and addresses employee issues with the software and/or agenda process.

• Assists in the improvement of the agenda process by providing input and suggestion.

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

• Participates in activities and duties related to Office of the County Judge.

• Responds to citizen's questions and complaints; resolves or refers to appropriate person; responds to correspondence and telephone calls or refers to appropriate person.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.

• 5 years general office experience; paralegal or clerical experience preferred.

• Strong computer skills.

• Strong PowerPoint and AdobePro software skills.

• Strong reading, reasoning and comprehension skills as well as good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

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

• Bilingual preferred, not required.

SALARY RANGE: Beginning $65,000. per year

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.