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Form of workPrecinct One's mission is that we are committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative, and collaborative There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.
About the Community Affairs & Advocacy Team:
The Community Affairs & Advocacy department is dedicated to advancing the mission of Precinct One by improving precinct one constituents' access to the office, building and empowering community leaders, and positively contributing to the overall social justice movement in the region by utilizing grassroots organizing strategies, providing public education, public policy monitoring, and developing and executing issue-based campaigns related to Precinct One's public policy priorities.
About the Administrative Assistant:
The role of the Administrative Assistant is to provide administrative assistance to the individual, department, building or assigned area. Ensure tasks are carried out in an effective and efficient manner. This role will be responsible for researching and helping to draft executive-level documents such as memos, reports, and presentations. This position, on occasion, will also assist in division-wide projects as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
You'll work on the following:
Answer incoming calls, greet visitors, and direct both to the appropriate employee.
Manage calendars to schedule meetings, travel, and interviews.
Order supplies, perform data entry and provide management or team with any administrative support needed.
Provide administrative assistance to all projects and initiative assigned.
Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports on meetings, projects, and tasks using various software.
Communicating with internal and external stakeholders regarding the coordination and deadlines of the director's meetings, projects, and tasks.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
What you will bring to Precinct One:
Experience:
Three (3) years of relevant administrative, and clerical experience to an executive-level leader.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Licensure:
Valid Texas State Driver's License
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Language:
Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Some evenings and weekends may be required
Work Environment:
Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations
Occasional travel within Harris County
About Precinct One:
Precinct One, which largely overlaps with the City of Houston, is a diverse, urban precinct. With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian, and 1 percent other.
Precinct One stretches south to the Brazoria County line and reaches into the eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of downtown Houston, including the Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, and Minute Maid Park. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex, the renowned Texas Medical Center, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston's main and downtown campuses, and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One maintains more than 20 parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers, and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents
What you get in return:
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Our team consists of passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves, along with Harris County as a whole.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance, at no cost to the employee, after the first two months of full-time continuous employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
How to apply:
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One in our Community Affairs 7 Advocacy area, we invite you to apply.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
