Administrative Assistant III - Warrants - Parole Division - Austin (720238 720267 720278 720328 720329 720330 720338 720342)

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. 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.
B. Prepares and disseminates information concerning the Warrants Section activities and 
procedures; prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and 
documents; and responds to inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
C. Compiles and enters data, makes calculations, and prepares reports; and maintains filing,
record keeping, and records management systems to include automated information systems.
D. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety 
criminal history system access.
E. Provides training and technical assistance to support staff.
* 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, or technical program support 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 position.
 For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
2. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred. 
5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public.
7. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.
10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
12. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network 
environment.
13. Skill to train others.
14. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. 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 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving 
objects, radiant and electrical energy, constant noise, working closely with others, working 
alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include 
computer and related equipment, copier, fax machine, bar code scanner, telephone, dolly, and 
automobile.

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, 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.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Sharon Bayliff
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX   77340
PH (936) 437-4229
EMAIL [email protected]

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

Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions

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.