Job Title
Office Assistant IVPay Rate Min to Mid Range
$21.79 - $25.61Time Type
Full timeSummary
Under general supervision, is responsible for complex secretarial or clerical duties; prepares complex reports; maintains computerized files; assists with budget preparation; maintains employee personnel records; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directly assists with providing department services to other County employees and the public
- Assists with special projects using independent decision-making and judgment
- Maintains statistics and develops complex reports
- Prepares requisitions and purchase orders, verifies invoices and authorizes vendor payments
- Maintains and updates personnel records such as attendance and worker's compensation
- Assists with budget preparation and other related accounting functions
- Responds to general and complex questions and complaints regarding department or work
- May supervise, lead or train administrative or clerical support personnel
- May develop office administration procedures
- May order and maintain supplies/fixed assets
- May perform general administrative/clerical tasks such as copying, answering telephones and updating/ maintaining files
- May open and distribute mail
- Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School or a General Education development (GED) certificate, and four (4) years administrative experience in an office environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Good knowledge of English spelling, grammar and punctuation; good knowledge of office procedures
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations; skill in operating a personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment
- Ability to accurately enter data and file information; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to work independently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, and the public
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
- Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
- Constantly working in indoor conditions
- Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds
- Occasionally moves about the office
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Positions self to perform essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Working With Bexar County
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Four years of administrative experience in an office environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of English spelling, grammar, punctuation, and office procedures
- Basic mathematical calculation skills
- Skill operating a personal computer, typewriter, and basic office equipment
- Ability to accurately enter data and file information
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships
- Favorable background investigation and clearance
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Ability to work more than 40 hours during the workweek when required
What We Do
Bexar County is a government entity in Texas, serving as the 4th largest county in the state and the 16th largest nationally. It provides administrative governance and essential public services to a rapidly growing population of over two million residents in South Texas.
