Administrative Assistant I - (2601955)
Position Information
TxDOT's Brazoria Area Office is looking for an Administrative Assistant I based in Angleton, TX. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that manages great infrastructure improvement in our community.
Minimum Salary: 35,439.00
Maximum Salary: 52,388.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Brazoria Areaengr/S.Braz Maint 18671 FM 523 Angleton 77515
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs administrative office support-related work for department staff and the general public. Work requires contact with middle and high-level managers. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:-
Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
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Conducts annual physical inventory; verifies inventory findings, reconciles and enters adjustments in computer system as needed.
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Edits correspondence, reports, forms, and documents for proper format, spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, syntax, style, sentence structure, content, and clarity.
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Maintains and updates office files/records/logs and suspense systems and a wide variety if automated systems in support of personnel, finance, budgeting, inventory, contracts, purchasing, and travel information.
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Prepares and distributes correspondence.
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Receives new, retires old, and records transferred equipment; witnesses and documents the disposal of retired equipment; ships obsolete equipment to central storage area.
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Maintains calendars for department personnel to include scheduling meetings, coordinating and making appointments, and travel arrangements.
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Processes receipts and invoices for payment.
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Creates requisitions, blanket purchase orders, and enters receipts in PeopleSoft in support of the division or district.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
No experience required. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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Some knowledge of:
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Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
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Some skill in:
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Maintaining effective working relationships with others
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Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management.
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Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
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Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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Ability to:
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Follow verbal and written instructions
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Protects sensitive and confidential information
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Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
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Sitting - 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
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
Job: Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Aug 5, 2026, 3:12:40 PM
Unposting Date: Aug 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Administrative Assistant III
State Job Code/s: 0154
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
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