Sr. Office Assistant - Purchasing

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!

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to telephone calls by answering inquiries and/or directing to proper person; greets visitors
• Receives open records requests from outside sources, gathers required documentation and forwards to County Attorney for action
• Manages and maintains new vendor requests and W-9s which are assessable by both Purchasing and Auditor’s Office.
• Assists with verification of vendor insurance certificates.
• Assists with solicitation scanning and maintaining of database.
• ŸCreates/prints/organizes Commissioners Court agenda items in binder.
• Ensures all Court documents are complete, saved in proper location for Commissioners Court and delivered to County Judge’s Office.  Verifies all Form 1295s.
• Receives Purchasing mail from mail center daily and distributes accordingly.
• Backup to the Administrative Assistant.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• ŸAssists all Purchasing employees with duties as needed.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3 years of job related experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) skills and typing skills (minimum 45 WPM). 
• Strong organizational, verbal and communication skills.  Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to interact and deal effectively with other employees, the public and public officials. 

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $16.02 - $20.03 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm

 
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.