Executive Protection Jobs in Amarillo, TX (NOW HIRING)

Performs professional assistance work in support of a District Engineer or Division Director. Reports directly to a District Engineer or Division Director. Work requires extensive contact with middle and high-level managers, executives, officials and private entities. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product. Division/District limited to one Executive Assistant in total.

• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
• Compiles information and reports summarizing statistical data.
• Composes responses requiring some understanding of technical matters.
• Initiates and composes responses to requests for general information.
• Interprets detailed policy and procedures such as contract processing procedures.
• Prepares and verifies time sheets, vacation/sick leave forms, career planning profiles, travel statements and other
  personnel forms for District Engineer.
• Receives, sorts, opens, evaluates content and distributes mail.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings/appointments; makes travel arrangements; completes travel expense accounts/vouchers.
• Types letters, memos and reports; proofs and edits for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and clarity.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Analyzes and interprets detailed policy and procedures and its impact to the district or division.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Participates in budget preparation, justification and monitoring.
• Researches and interprets laws, rules and regulations; compiles information on historical precedents and actions taken to
  aid in making decisions on current problems.
• Researches and interprets previous policies and procedures and compiles information on historical precedents and actions taken to aide in making decisions on current problems.
• Trains employees on personnel and clerical policies and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

 High School Grad or Equivalent in general education. 

DE Executive Assistant I: *4 years of experience in administrative support or administrative management experience.

DE Executive Assistant II: *5 years of experience in administrative support or administrative management experience.

*Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent. College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

DE Executive Assistant I:

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Office practices and administrative procedures
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
  meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Office support procedures including proper business telephone etiquette, internal communication strategies, and using
  basic office equipment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

DE Executive Assistant II include all the above and:

• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Scheduling work assignments
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
• Protects sensitive and confidential information

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-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.