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The Incumbent performs a variety of duties for the Prevention Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process Operational Permit applications and answer questions of customers to facilitate issuance of permits.
- Perform a wide variety of professional level research, administrative, and analytical duties.
- Perform a variety of detailed office administrative tasks and communicate with the public.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating.
- Work closely with prevention staff to ensure continuity and completion of projects.
- Collect and organize data to produce reports.
- Operates a variety of modern office equipment, such as telephone systems, photocopies, computer and related software, printers, typewriters, adding machines and other equipment necessary in the performance of duties.
- Operates various programs and databases such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office-Excel, and Adobe Acrobat pro.
- Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or HCFMO management.
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
Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 70% with a typing speed of 30 W.P.M. and 90% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Experience as an administrative assistant with Microsoft Office skills and data entry skills.
OR
- Current Harris County Fire Marshal's Office Employee.
Basic computer skills.- Valid Class C driver's license (Texas upon hire).
- Must pass the "Clerical Skills Test" with a minimum score of 70% and a typing speed of 30 w.p.m. with 90% accuracy.
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
- Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor.
- Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years.
- Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor).
- Family Violence conviction.
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.
Preferences
- Associate Degree (At least 60 college credit hours).
- Bilingual.
General Information
Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
- Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page
- Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
- You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
- You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing
- Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
- The test may be taken once every 30 days
- Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Contract | This is a 12-month position with a possible extension.
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Location:
- 2318 Atascocita, Humble, TX 77396
- Or other remote location
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
