TWDB 26-128 Financial Compliance Executive Assistant (Executive Assistant I)

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system at Please visit our job opportunities page at for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Boards Mission - Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) flexible spending and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race color national origin sex religion sexual orientation age or disability in employment or provision of services programs or activities. 

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

**Note-position is part-time/20 hours per week**

*Position is not eligible for telework*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex (journey-level) professional or technical financial assistance work for the Director and staff of the Financial Compliance Division. Work involves coordinating high-level administrative operations for the division disseminating information maintaining filing systems and performing internal administrative support work. Manages the Directors calendar. May prepare review track and file administrative forms correspondence procedural documents and technical reports. May be required to handle confidential and sensitive information. Coordinates and prepares travel for Financial Compliance staff. May train others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Financial Compliance Division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates the calendar for the Director of Financial Compliance.
• Identifies and corrects administrative deficiencies or lack of compliance with existing processes.
• Prepares edits and distributes correspondence memos meeting notices reports forms agendas handouts and spreadsheets.
• Ensures all documentation is compliant with agency style guide.
• Maintains contact information for agency databases to ensure information is accurate and up to date for all Financial Compliance correspondence.
• Reviews reports and correspondence for accuracy.
• Maintains filing in accordance with office guidelines including scanning and filing of documents.
• Performs general office duties such as processing mail ordering supplies coordinating office equipment repairs copying or preparing purchasing documents.
• Coordinates meetings conferences and training sessions.
• Provides rotating coverage and support for the agencys main telephone line.
• May assist the Director of Financial Compliance with generation of personnel actions and job postings. 
• May assist in the development of training material.
• May provide input into developing and revising administrative policies procedures standards and methods and provide guidance and interpretation on policies and procedures.
• May assist in the fiscal note routing process during legislative sessions.
• Assists in managing and maintaining schedules and preparation of travel arrangements and travel documentation for staff management of audit intake process loan confirmations and expenditure requisitions.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.     

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree.
• Two years of experience providing complex office management and executive-level support.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Microsoft Office Word Excel Teams Outlook DocuSign Adobe SharePoint or related software.
• Experience in preparing editing and distributing correspondence reports forms and documents.
• Experience developing and revising policies procedures standards or methods and providing guidance and interpretation on policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting a small team such as community or public organizations student clubs nonprofits or similar groups.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Compliance Division.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of financing and investment terms.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel Access Teams and SharePoint.
• Skills in use of internet email word processing spreadsheet presentation and database software.
• Skills in document and file management including preparing routing tracking and maintaining accurate communications including records reports documents and correspondence along with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
• Ability to implement administrative procedures to interpret rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle high-level administrative issues; to analyze and solve work-related problems; to communicate effectively; and to provide guidance to others.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to make mature objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work on time neatly and with infrequent errors.
• Ability to interpret policies procedures and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a drivers license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours including early mornings nights and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

Additional Information :

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system at Please visit our job opportunities page at for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave. Room 670 Austin Texas 78701

Please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Phone:

Email: HR(AT)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time