TWDB - 26-64: PAR Executive Assistant (Executive Assistant I-II)

Company Description

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

Job Description

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. 

**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

Salary Ranges:

• Executive Assistant I: $3,581.33/month - $4,365.00/month***
• Executive Assistant II: $4,370.00/month - $5,050.02/month***

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex (journey-level) to highly complex (senior level) professional assistance work for the Director and Assistant Director of the Program Administration & Reporting (PAR) Division. Work involves overseeing high-level administrative operations, including disseminating information, maintaining electronic filing systems, and providing technical and administrative support to the PAR Division and the Water Supply and Infrastructure (WSI) Office. Manages Director's calendar and schedules meetings as requested. Contacts and coordinates with intra-agency and inter-agency personnel, the general public, and elected and appointed officials. May oversee and/or participate in special projects/programs as assigned. Assists in identifying ways to streamline processes and improve customer service. Tracks and prepares division-related items such as requisitions, time sheets, travel, and personnel related documentation to include posting, interviewing, hiring paperwork and other items as assigned. Works under general to limited supervision with moderate to considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Program Administration & Reporting (PAR) Division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides high level administrative assistance to the Director of Program Administration & Reporting (PAR) and, as necessary, other management or staff in PAR.
• Provides administrative support to the Assistant Director in PAR.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments, and special events, and assists with the coordination of special assignments and activities.
• Maintains the PAR board item schedule.
• Conducts direct coordination with the PAR Director to identify impending vacancies and initiates the backfill process in a timely manner.
• Develops, prepares, reviews, formats, edits, tracks, and distributes a variety of routine and complex correspond