Office assistant

Overview :

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.

Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY :

Greets and directs all visitors, including vendors. Provides administrative and clerical support to departments to ensure effective and productive workflow.

Handles all incoming calls and performs general administrative duties.

Responsibilities :

Answers, screens and forwards incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed; Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately;

Notifies company personnel of visitor arrival; Directs visitors by maintaining employee and inter-departmental directories.

Maintains security by following procedures and controlling access by monitoring logbook, issuing visitor badges, and granting access through secured entrances.

Receives and sorts daily mail / deliveries / couriers.

Handles in-house and online ticket book sales and / or fare media. Verifies and issues receipts for payment received; Records receipts on deposit register;

Provides assistance for customers who have lost items while using our transit services. Accepts found items from multiple sources and maintains a log;

Accurately matches found items against claims; Arranges shipping or in-person return of items to customer.

Assists with entering accounts payable receivers or issuing accounts receivable invoices.

Performs other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, copying, collating, faxing, etc.

Participates in Activities and Duties Related to Emergency Management During a Local State of Disaster as Directed by Appropriate County Managers.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma / GED

2 years job related experience.

Proven proficiency with both oral and written communication skills. Strong Excel, Microsoft Word, verbal and written communication.

Organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks a must. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.

English / Spanish speaking preferred

Daily contact with co-workers, employees in other departments, and the public in writing, in person or on the telephone to provide service, exchange, interpret or explain information, and provide instructions;

frequent contact with vendors, and outside agencies and / or organizations in person or on the telephone to interpret or explain information and exchange routine information.

SALARY RANGE : $15.00-$17.53 range per hour

CLOSING DATE : Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at

Last updated : 2024-09-08

Salary : $15 - $18