Position Title: Region Office Support Staff – Laredo
State Classification/Title/Salary Group: 0154 / Administrative Assistant III / A13; 0156 / Admin Asst IV / A15; 0158 / Admin Asst V / A17
Salary: $2,753.25 - $3,653.25, plus monthly benefits
Position Location: 500 East Mann Street, Laredo
FLSA Status: Non – Exempt

General Description:
The Region Office Support Staff position reports to the Regional Manager, and is responsible for administrative support, general office duties, and data entry for the Laredo Region Office. May assist with data entry backlogs in other areas of the state.

Note: This is a career ladder position. Newly hired administrative assistants will come in at the Administrative Assistant III classification and pay.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Word processing skills equivalent to at least 45 words per minute; skilled in use of spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel), Internet, and e-mail; Ability to perform detail work with accuracy and reasonable speed; Ability to perform data entry duties with minimal errors; Ability to learn and communicate agency regulations and procedures; Knowledge of general office practices and standard document filing systems; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Must have effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to represent the agency in a professional manner. Knowledge of animal agriculture desired. Must maintain a reliable work schedule with consistent attendance and punctuality.

Other: Occasional travel required, some overnight.

IMPORTANT: The TAHC is an emergency response agency. This position is subject to participate in rotating duty assignments away from its regular headquarters for up to two weeks at a time. This duty may involve working in adverse conditions; may require irregular working hours and overtime; and may include duties other than those specified in the standard position description.

Other: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record. Applicants may be subject to a driving record and criminal background check. Employment of selected candidate is contingent upon the receipt of an acceptable criminal background check and an acceptable moving violation record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

How to Apply:

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Only interviewed applicants will receive notice of the final disposition of the selection process.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Texas Animal Health Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability in employment or in the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to our Human Resources Department (512) 719-0700. For a telecommunications relay service for the hearing impaired, please dial 711. At time of hire, selected applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be confirmed using E-Verify. All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.