Administrative Assistant II

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Functional Title: Administrative Assistant II 
Job Title: Administrative Asst II 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Radiation 
Posting Number: 20839 
Closing Date: 09/23/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support 
Salary Range: $2,694.33 - $3,946.25 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 10% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0100,0111,0170,3372,3381,4430,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN 
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Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming phone lines and address customer inquiries concerning mail and general administrative operations.  Coordinate, sort and distribute incoming mail, overnight and priority mail for the Radiation Section.  Maintain tracking logs for overnight packages and resolve issues regarding lost or misplaced mail.  Assist the billing team with file preparation, scanning and uploading documents to OnBase, and remittance list verification for new applications.   Approve online payments and upload to OnBase.  Support the billing manager with projects using VERSA, Excel and Word.  Perform general office tasks such as preparing files and making copies of checks.  Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift boxes weighing up to 15 pounds.  

Essential Job Functions:

EJF 1 (75%)

Manage incoming phone lines and address customer inquiries concerning mail and general administrative operations. Coordinate, sort and distribute incoming mail, overnight and priority mail for the Radiation Section.  Maintain tracking logs for overnight packages and resolve issues regarding lost or misplaced mail.  Assist the billing team with file preparation, scanning and uploading documents to OnBase, and remittance list verification for new applications.  

EJF 2 (20%)

Support the billing manager with projects using VERSA, Excel and Word.  Perform general office tasks such as preparing files and making copies of checks.  Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift boxes weighing up to 15 pounds.  

EJF 3 (5%)

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Participates and maintains readiness for emergency deployment as a member of the Department’s and/or Radiation Emergency Response Team, during an exercise and in an actual emergency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):

Knowledge of office and administrative procedures.
Knowledge of correct grammar, word choice, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation.
Knowledge of regulatory practices, principle and procedures.

Skill in verbal and written communication with staff, stakeholders and the public.
Skill in the use of personal computers, phone lines, including the use of Microsoft Office and the Internet. 

Ability to organize workload and projects and implement program goals and objectives.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work on multiple projects with rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of document, materials, and information.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, evaluate situations and offer sound decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to effectively coordinate work activities between teams, groups or units to complete projects.
Ability to adhere to agency policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, teams, managers, the regulated community, the public, and professionals. 
Ability to train others.

Registrations, Licensure, or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience answering phone lines

Experience using Microsoft Office

Additional Information:

N/A

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form