TCEQ - Administrative Assistant III

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.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ’s Office of Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Division Support Section of the Remediation Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Serve as the first point of contact in-person, via telephone, and digitally for the TCEQ Remediation Division. Assess and clarify internal and external inquiries, provide general information, and route inquiries to the appropriate staff or department. Communicate clearly and professionally with a diverse range of individuals, including in high-volume or time-sensitive situations.

• Receive, log, secure, and distribute incoming deliveries and documents. Maintain accurate records and ensure materials are routed to the appropriate recipients.

• Coordinate and prepare outgoing mailings, including organizing and assembling materials as requested by staff.

• Maintain office supply areas by tracking inventory and usage. Responsible for proactively restocking supplies as needed.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Independently gathered and clarified incomplete, vague, or inaccurate information from customers to determine their actual need before acting

• Determined and directed customers to the appropriate department, staff member, or next step without reliance on scripted transfers

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 Division Support Section of the Remediation Division.

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.