• Job Description

  Req#: 2501447

  Performs entry-level administrative or technical support work for the Accounting Section of the Financial Management Division. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative, technical, and/or office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

  Essential Duties:

  • Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
  • Gathers basic data and assists with routine analyses
  • Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front assistant.
  • Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
  • Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, journal entries, reimbursement requests, etc.
  • Maintains files, records, and logs.
  • Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
  • Provides routine technical assistance troubleshooting software and hardware problems (desktop support) as well as problems involving office equipment such as phones, printers, and fax machines; recognizes and escalates difficult problems to a higher level of support.
  • Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
  • Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.- Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
  • Assists with updating computers and mainframe applications
  • Assists with performing data cleanups and in handling staff equipment issues and returns.
  • Assists with maintaining computer and hardware inventory records for new and surplus equipment.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Education: Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

  Other Conditions:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

  
  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Majoring in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science/Technology or related major.

  Competencies:

  Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

  Ability to:

  • Communicate effectively
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
  • Protect sensitive and confidential information

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
  • Sitting - prolonged periods of time
  • Standing-prolonged periods of time
  • Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

  
  Conditions of Employment:
  Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT

• About the company

  The Texas Department of Transportation is a government agency in the American state of Texas.

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