Administrative Assistant I at Hidalgo County, TX

Salary: $29,460.00 Annually

Location : Edinburg, TX

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Job Number: 2025-02692

Department: SHERIFF

Opening Date: 01/03/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Status:: External Advertisement

Open Positions:: 1

Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Please submit resume with application.

Grade:: 04

Work Hours:: Must be able to work hours which do not coincide with Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm workday.

General Description

Employee performs entry-level administrative support or technical program work. Work involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and performing internal administrative support work. Employee works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below. ** Please upload each document separately**

1. ** Please upload/attach a copy of the following: - Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript. 2. **Please download the link below. Make sure to get this form notarized and uploaded as an attachment to your application: -
2. ** Please

DO NOT upload or attach any other documents not listed above. Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.

Examples of Work Performed

Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and documents.

Maintains files and records.

Performs data entry.

Assists in compiling statistical data and preparing various charts, graphs, and written summaries.

May receive and review forms and applications for completeness of information.

May interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

May review applications for agency services to ensure forms are filled out completely and accurately.

May review and route mail.

May provide assistance answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and directing them to the appropriate staff.

Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a high school.

Experience in clerical work or administrative support work preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.

Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.

Ability to communicate effectively.

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