Agency

Department

The Business Assistant I provides support for business, personnel and program support for the Field Operations Department at the Region level. These duties include processing & examining payment vouchers, payroll & leave records, mileage reports, credit card/fuel card vouchers and travel vouchers. Duties also include customary interaction with clientele and performing activities typically associated with business & administrative functions. This position will be located in either Henderson or Carthage.

Responsibilities:
-Provide support for business, personnel and program support for the Field Operations Department at the Region level. Process and examine payment vouchers, payroll & leave records, mileage reports, credit card/fuel card vouchers and travel vouchers for accuracy, completeness, eligibility and conformance with State statutes, System policies and agency procedures. Customary interaction with clientele and performs activities typically associated with business and administrative functions. Maintains fiscal, administrative, personnel and program records. Provides assistance with common issues relating to HR, IR, fiscal procedures, TFS policy & procedures and TFS programs. General knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

-Participate in agency-sponsored training programs and activities to support program initiatives. Serve as a backup for other support staff personnel when short-staffed. May require infrequent travel in State vehicles with overnight stays.

-Provide support on local, regional and/or statewide emergency response operations.

-Provide support for other agency departments as needed.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Education: Associate degree in business or closely related field.
Required Experience: Minimum of one year in general office and customer service or accounting and customer service.

Preferred Experience: 1+ year's experience in general office and customer service or accounting and customer service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Required Skills: Sound judgement. Great attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Highly self motivated.
Required Abilities: Plan and organize. Work independently and on team projects. Perform most duties with minimal instruction and supervision with a high degree of accuracy in a time sensitive environment. Willing to learn.  Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications and Licenses:

Valid Texas Driver's license

Applicant Instructions:

Resume and cover letter are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.