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!
Responsibilities:
- Responds to telephone calls by taking messages, answers questions and directs calls to the appropriate person.
- Processes permits for all permitting programs to include on-site, food establishments and solid waste restitution.
- Responsible for application process and scheduling of daily inspections for the on-site program and food service; Responsible for maintenance file on inspections.
- Distributes mail within department.
- Assists other support staff with excessive workload.
- Collects fees and makes change.
- Maintains a record of available personnel.
- Answers inquiries from the public or other departments.
- Inputs and retrieves data from computer system.
- Provides typing, filing and distribution of documents and reports.
- Responsible for application process and scheduling of daily inspections for the on-site program and food service; responsible for maintenance file on inspections.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years general work experience.
- Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM); 10-key by touch; good verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, elected officials and outside agencies.Ability to learn and comprehend established office routines and polices form oral and written instructions; inclusive of financial-mathematical tasks, understanding of ethics-confidential issues.
SALARY RANGE: $15.00-Min-$21.47-Max/ per hour
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.
