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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!

Sr. Office Assistant-Environmental Health Dept.

Receive, data entry and assign all complaints regarding general nuisance, on-site, food establishments and solid waste from public and consumers; maintain all complaint files.

Invoice, receipt and process permits for all permitting programs to include on-site, food establishments and solid waste restitution funds.

Assist and backup for application process and scheduling of daily inspections for the on-site program and food service, responsible for maintenance files on inspections.

Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail management and open record requests.

Maintains departmental forms; translate and write forms in Spanish that are utilized in department.

Responsible for processing departmental daily deposit of incoming funds.

Assist with Nuisance Abatement projects; assist with SEP projects.

Responds to telephone calls and directs to proper parties, Answers inquiries from the public and from other departments

Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED.

2-year job related experience.

Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM). Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word. Knowledge of MicroSoft Access and Excel preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials; ability to complete assigned projects.

Notary Public preferred, Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) preferred.

SALARY: $16.34 -$20.43 USD Hourly

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 www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

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