Administrative Assistant IV - Human Resources - Human Resources Division - Huntsville

Administrative Assistant IV - Human Resources

Performs highly complex administrative support work for the Human Resources Division. Work involves providing and coordinating administrative support including disseminating information; developing filing systems; and preparing and editing reports and documents. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs advanced technical assistance work for an agency program; prepares, interprets, and disseminates information concerning agency programs and procedures; and responds to inquiries regarding technical program and administrative regulations, policies, and procedures.

Coordinates work with departments of the agency, other agencies, organizations, officials, and the public; provides liaison with local, state, and federal agencies and private organizations; and responds to inquiries regarding technical program and administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Coordinates the preparation, editing, and distribution of correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents; receives, monitors, and tracks data and documents to ensure proper handling, distribution, and responses; and develops and maintains filing, record keeping, and records management systems to include automated information systems.

Develops administrative and technical assistance policies and procedures; assists in researching technical and policy issues; researches, composes, designs, and edits agency publications to include forms, manuals, and reports; and compiles and edits data, makes calculations, and prepares summaries and reports.

Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. Three years full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, administrative support, technical program support, and criminal justice experience. Human resources experience preferred. Computer operations experience preferred.

Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Skill in problem-solving techniques. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. Equipment used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.