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Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? Dont miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply today if youre looking for a rewarding career in public state service. TDI regulates the insurance industry, administers the Texas workers compensation system, educates, and protects consumers. TDI is located at the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.Benefits of working at TDI: Flexible work schedules. Work-life-balance. 96 hours of accrued vacation a year. 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year. 20+ holidays every year. Career advancement opportunities. Free parking. 401(k) and 457 Programs. State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%). Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more. Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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Administrative Assistant II (Mail Distribution Specialist)This position performs routine (journey-level) administrative support work for the General Services Program, part of the Procurement and General Services Office of the Administrative Operations. Work involves processing and distributing incoming mail; operating mail equipment; preparing and processing outgoing agency mail, and incoming revenue; and greeting and assisting agency customers. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
This position: Sorts and distributes incoming USPS, overnight/ground, inter-department, inter-agency mail, and records received by the agency. Operates mailing equipment including postage meter machines, package tracking and delivery management systems, automated shipping systems, letter openers, and postage scales. Prepares and processes outgoing agency mail and shipments. Processes revenue received daily and makes appropriate entries in deposit logs. Greets and assists internal and external customers and responds to routine inquiries. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: This position requires: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Additionally, this position requires one years experience in a mail services environment or administrative or clerical support work. Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Awareness Training-Level 2 Security required 30 days from date of hire. Valid Texas Driver License with a verified safe driving record.
Note: Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for- year basis.
Additional job details:This position requires regular work attendance.
Preferences for this position include: Light to moderate physical activity (lifting up to 50 pounds). Acute manual dexterity, such as the use of tools. Ability to move in and around personal workspaces and other areas of the building to attend meetings, take measurements, and deliver/retrieve materials. Frequent periods of sitting and walking. Normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, remember, and integrate rules, policies and procedures, and extensive written communications. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with customers to gather information and explain policies and procedures. Normal (or corrected) visual and auditory requirements. Ability to travel for activities such as site visits, facility inspections, or other activities requiring frequent travel under normal conditions.
This position requires demonstrated knowledge of: State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements. The Americans with Disabilities and Texas Accessibility Standards. Business or program terminology, spelling, punctuation, grammar, typing formats, and work processing techniques, software, and procedures.
This position requires demonstrated skill in: Operating mailing equipment, including package tracking and delivery management systems.. Problem solving and critical thinking. Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint. Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.
This position requires the demonstrated ability to: Satisfy the requirements to maintain fully qualified driving status. Maintain filing and record keeping systems. Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments. Manage workload and priorities to meet necessary deadlines. Work both independently and as a team player.
Military Employment PreferenceGet help translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Redact personal or sensitive information from all attachments.To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the following documents, as applicable, with your application. See How to Apply Military Employment Preference.
Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:42A, LS, 3372, and 4430.
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How to apply:All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, managers name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not substitute for this required information.
Submitted through Work in Texas:Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile.
