WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 4611 50th Street, Lubbock, Texas.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Administrative Assistant III performs complex (journey-level) administrative support work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position will report directly to the Regional Tax Director.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Coordinate and perform general office duties such as answering and routing phone calls, ordering and maintaining office supplies and distributes incoming mail and outgoing mail, forms and documents.
-Perform key entry functions from agency source documents and transcribes source documents into typewritten format.
-Prepare travel vouchers, arrangements and schedules for Tax Management.
-Serve as ADSO and Floor Marshall taking responsibility for orders and deliveries of new equipment and ensuring compliance of safety.
-Assist with new employee orientation, onboarding and providing necessary supplies.
-Work with others to ensure objectives of the department are achieved and maintains strict confidentiality.
-Perform related work as assigned and may participate in training others.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Two years of full-time experience that provided knowledge of administrative support functions and office practices and procedures, or clerical administration and business management practices, such as preparation, maintenance, and control of forms, records and reports.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Knowledge of UI Tax program, TWC mainframe and Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA).
-Experience as an Administrative Assistant and/or conducting New Employee Orientation.
-Experience with handling and responding to employer phone calls, inquires and mail.
-Proficient in the use of technology, including web application software using standard browsers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, Teams).
-Ability to solve problems, make decisions quickly and communicate effectively.
-Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.
-A positive attitude and professional demeanor to support colleagues in achieving division goals.
-Ability to work both independently and engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment.
-Ability to adhere to assigned work schedule, Monday-Friday.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $3,005.92/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.