DE Executive Assistant II; Pharr District (Administration)
Indexed description
Essential Duties:
The essential duties for Executive Assistant II are:
- Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
- Collects information from the files for routine inquiries; refers non-routine requests to supervisor or appropriate staff.
- Compiles information and reports summarizing statistical data.
- Develops, executes and completes a wide spectrum of special projects.
- Initiates and composes responses to requests for general information.
- Maintains files/records/logs, tracks progress of activities and coordinates work to meet due dates.
- Prepares and verifies time or sheets, vacation/sick leave forms, career planning profiles, travel statements and other personnel forms for a District Engineer or Division Director.
- Receives, sorts, opens, evaluates content and distributes mail.
- Schedules and coordinates meetings/appointments; makes travel arrangements; completes travel expense accounts/vouchers.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Experience:
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
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
- Office practices and administrative procedures
- Scheduling work assignments
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Coordinating and scheduling activities/resources
- Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
- 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
- Protects sensitive and confidential information
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- 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
Position Information
TxDOT's Pharr District Engineer is currently seeking a professional and dependable DE Executive Assistant II to provide administrative support and help coordinate daily operations at the Pharr District Administration (Headquarters) located in Pharr, TX. This position plays a key role in assisting district leadership with scheduling, correspondence, document management, and other organizational tasks. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
TxDOT offers competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including paid vacation, paid holidays, and opportunities for career growth.
Take the next step toward a rewarding career and become part of the TxDOT team. Apply today and help keep Texas moving forward.
Salary Range:
DE Executive Assistant II (B21): $69,600 - $87,046/annually
$5,800 - $7,253.83/monthly
Benefits And Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Job
Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
Sep 3, 2026, 2:47:52 PM
State Job Title/s
Executive Assistant III
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
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Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
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