Overview
Executive Administrative Assistant Jobs in Memphis, TN at American Esoteric Laboratories
Position Description
Precinct One’s Mission
Precinct One’s mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.
What you will do at Precinct One
Provide administrative assistance to the individuals, divisions, buildings, or assigned areas. Ensure tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently. Collaborate with other departments to achieve goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Receive service and work order requests, and refer constituent/employee requests to the proper service department. Management System, input, notate, and report statuses as needed.
Coordinate all administrative and clerical duties, including document preparation, and records management. Screen and route phone calls and inquiries to the Superintendent, and other Managers as deemed appropriate. Manage calendars to schedule meetings, travel and interviews.
Order supplies, perform data entry, and provide management or team with any administrative support needed. Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly work calendars. Schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews for the Superintendent
Assist Managers, Superintendent reports budget and other administrative/clerical duties. Utilize organizational skills to prioritize, multitask, and assist in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Superintendent, and Precinct One
Other duties as assigned.
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 [email protected]
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Five (5) year of experience in providing administrative support
Proficiency in Microsoft software applications; including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skilled in establishing organization and assisting others with the administrative parts of their job
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks to meet division goals and objectives.
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.
General Information
Position Type:
Full-time | Regular
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This job operates in a professional office environment
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printer/copies.
This role is largely sedentary however, some physical activities such as lifting up to 10 lbs. and twisting and bending is required
What you get in return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole. Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian, and 1 percent other. Precinct One, which includes 876 miles of road, stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 20 parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers, and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. 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 Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and 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 schedule (varies by department)
Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
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:
Title: Executive Administrative Assistant
Company: American Esoteric Laboratories
Location: Memphis, TN
