FORT BEND COUNTY DEPARTMENT: HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES JOB TITLE: OFFICE ASSISTANT 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!

JOB SUMMARY: Open/Close Building. Greet, assist, and direct the public to the appropriate person or department as their need requires. Ensure there is an efficient and professional system of processing incoming calls, voice mails, and emails. Maintain a general knowledge of County programs to better assist and direct the public with their needs. Perform clerical duties including vehicle reservations, conference room reservation, and operate various software systems. Maintains confidentiality in handling of all matters.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides professional and courteous assistance to the public. Greet and direct County employees, vendors, and contractors to the appropriate person or department. Respond to incoming telephone inquiries, voicemails and emails in a timely professional manner. Perform clerical duties such as word processing, filing, scanning and emailing of documents. Operate various software systems and office equipment. Receive and prepare interoffice and regular mail for delivery. Maintain conference room scheduling and vehicle reservation calendar. Maintain bulletin board display and public literature throughout Rosenberg Annex. Post approved signage for County holiday closings and other events as needed. Maintain building security and lights at the open and close of each day of the building each day. Assist administrative Coordinator and Administrative Assistant and other Admin staff as needed. Participate in activities and duties related to community events, emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of HHS and HHS Administrative Assistant Team.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED. 2 years of job related experience, medical or health care office experience. Excellent skills in use and management of PBX system and office equipment.

Job No: 2024-5675 Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Products such as Excel, Word, scanning and presentation software. Strong typing skills (minimum 35 wpm). Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees. Valid Texas Driver's License to travel to community events.

Bilingual preferred (English-Spanish).

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $17.53 hourly based on qualifications

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.

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