Office Assistant - Environmental Health

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides administrative and clerical support for the department.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

• Responds to a high volume of telephone calls by taking messages, answering questions, and directs calls appropriately.
• Processes permits for all permitting programs within Environmental Health.
• Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing applications for various units within Environmental Health; Scheduling daily inspections and plan reviews for the on-site septic facility (OSSF) program; Responsible for maintenance files on OSSF inspections.
• Distributes mail within department.
• Assists other support staff with excessive workload.  
• Process payments for all revenue activities within Environmental Health.
• Participates in the cross training efforts across all units.
• Answers inquiries from the public or other departments.
• Inputs and retrieves data using various computer systems/programs.  Must be knowledgeable with computer folder structure and the ability organize them efficiently.
• Files and distributes documents and reports as necessary.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years general work experience.
• Good computer and typing skills.
• 10-key by touch.
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, elected officials and outside agencies. 
• Ability to learn and comprehend established office routines and polices from oral and written instructions; inclusive of financial-mathematical tasks, understanding of ethics-confidential issues.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.

SALARY RANGE: $17.60 - $22.00 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.