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PAROLE DIVISION

Administrative Assistant III – Placement and Release Unit - Parole Division - Hu

PAROLE DIVISION, Huntsville, Texas, us, 77344

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Organization PAROLE DIVISION

Primary Location United States – Texas – Huntsville

Job Description Administrative Assistant III – Placement and Release Unit – Parole Division – Huntsville (720270 720276)

Employee Status Regular, Full‑time, Non‑exempt, Monthly pay

Salary $3,200.27 (Ret 2.5% Less)

Job Summary Performs complex administrative support work. Work involves providing administrative support including disseminating information; assisting with maintaining filing systems; and preparing and editing reports and documents. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Functions

Participates in the planning and execution of an agency program; coordinates work with departments of the agency; assists in the development of administrative and technical assistance policies and procedures; and assists in reviewing and seeking solutions to problems.

Prepares and disseminates information concerning the Parole Division activities and procedures; prepares and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents; and responds to inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Compiles and enters data for charts, graphs, databases, and summaries, makes calculations, and prepares reports; and maintains filing, record keeping, and records management systems.

Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Two years full‑time, wage‑earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support, or criminal justice experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.

3. Computer operations experience preferred. Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date. Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in this position.

TLETS Eligibility Details

B. Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or local area network environment.

Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

Skill in problem‑solving techniques.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.

Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation A. Physical/Administrative Capabilities Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B. Working Conditions Working inside, around machines with moving parts and moving objects; exposure to radiant and electrical energy; working closely with others, working alone; working protracted or irregular hours; traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment Used Computer and related equipment, copier, fax machine, barcode scanner, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Additional Information Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history. Do not limit employment to the past 10–15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full‑time or part‑time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information Sharon Bayliff Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437‑4229 EMAIL hr.selectionsteam6@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Occupation Specialty Code The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Military Crosswalk Guide – Prepared by the State Auditor's Office.

EEO Statement The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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