Overview
Receptionist Jobs in Houston, TX at Harris County District Attorney’s Office
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Description
We are looking for our next Administrative Assistant to join our Water Resources team at Tualatin Valley Water District!
The Position:
In this position, you’ll be supporting the Water Resources Team which oversees various water quality monitoring programs, protects our community through innovative backflow prevention programs, provides technical customer service support, and guides near-term and long-term planning related to water rights and supply management.
TVWD Culture:
We believe a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment add quality and perspective to our service delivery. We strive to develop and maintain a diverse workforce that values and embraces change and innovation as we adjust our strategies to meet the needs of our customers and employees. Those changes can be difficult, and we are committed to leaning into tough conversations and learning from each other along the way. We’re working on a lot of exciting, transformative projects with our Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP), Customer Information System (CIS), and integrating our new mission/vision/values. Our already hard-working employees are navigating these projects and we’re becoming a stronger team as we manage through this organizational evolution. The culture at TVWD is developing with more transparency and openness with one another through effective communication, respect, trust, support, collaboration, investment in employees, creativity, and innovation. It’s a great time to join TVWD!
Our Water Resources Team Culture:
The Water Resources Team is a dynamic, high-functioning group within TVWD’s Engineering and Operations Department. We work collaboratively with each other and with teams across TVWD, the Willamette Water Supply Program, and our regional partners. We prioritize daily communications as a team, value being leaders in our respective fields, and like to have fun!
Are You Our Ideal Candidate?
We’re looking for someone with the following experience, skills, and attributes to join our team:
Interest in science and engineering topics
Proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as ability to learn specialized software applications
Ability to communicate and disseminate technical information to a variety of audiences
Commitment to TVWD’s core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Equity, and Safety
Positive attitude, sense of humor, and ability to collaborate effectively as a team member
It is widely stated, and supported by studies, that candidates are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. Our recruitment goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of this role; we encourage people with non-traditional skillsets and experience to apply, even if you don’t have experience with every job function listed on the job description.
Compensation/Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $56,804.80 – $85,217.60 per year depending on experience.
TVWD is proud to offer a valuable benefits package including:
Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday leave
Twelve weeks of fully paid family/medical/safe leave (Yes, it’s true!)
Work schedules that allow for every other Friday off
Other flexible work schedules
3% 401(k) match and additional voluntary deferred compensation programs
Free Tri-Met pass
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Please reach out to [email protected] with questions regarding our benefits package.
Recruitment Process:
Please upload your cover letter and answer the supplemental questions. The recruitment will be open until the first 50 qualified applicants apply.
We anticipate the following dates for interviews, which are subject to change depending on applications received:
Phone interview: Wednesday, June 25
In-person panel interview: Tuesday, July 1
Additional Information:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistance listening device, etc.) to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact the Human Resources Division.
We are proud to hire veterans. If you qualify for veterans’ preference, please attach a copy of your DD-214 (certificate of release or discharge from active duty). If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.
TVWD participates in E-Verify.
TVWD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TVWD are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,804.80 – $85,217.60 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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Title: Receptionist
Company: Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Location: Houston, TX
