Licensing Administrative Assistant-Houston

Salary: $3,250.00 MonthlyLocation : Houston, TXJob Type: Classified Regular Full TimeJob Number: 202600063-HoustonDivision: Licensing DepartmentDepartment: Houston LicensingOpening Date: 03/23/2026Closing Date: 4/3/2026 3:00 PM CentralFLSA: Non-Exempt General DescriptionThis posting will be advertised for 10 business days and close at 3pm on 4/3/26.Division: Regulatory AffairsDepartment: LicensingOffice Location: 10777 Northwest Fwy, Ste 700. Houston, TX 77092Performs complex (journey-level) administrative support work, including coordinating and monitoring aspects of the administrative regulatory operations for the Licensing department. Work involves providing internal administrative support including disseminating information, assisting with maintaining filing systems, and preparing and editing reports and documents. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. NOTE: Must complete Licensing Department's annual in-service training in-person and any other training the Department Director deems mandatory as per the agency's policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Any mandatory training that occurs outside of the designated duty station will involve travel, which may include overnight stays. Essential Job Functions 40% Provides administrative and technical support to regional management and other Licensing personnel: • Reviews and records essential information to ensure data integrity and confidentiality. • Prepares, edits, and distributes information, correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents. • Manages and schedules travel arrangements for regional Licensing personnel. • Maintains calendar of time sensitive issues, meetings, deadlines, and notifies management of appointments and approaching deadlines. • Maintains agency records to include in-office appointments, applications, and temporary event requests. • Provides customer service to both internal and external customers. 30% General office management duties: • Provides administrative support associated with maintaining the office. • Maintains a level of office supplies for the region to include submission of orders and completion of regional purchase requests, requisitions, and receiving reports. • Maintains and reports record retention files, as needed. • Ensures all information received for Licensing is date stamped, tracked, and distributed to the appropriate licensing personnel. • May work with the inventory custodian to ensure all Licensing equipment is accounted for. • May answer Licensing inquiries, conduct research, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 20%Creates and maintains spreadsheets, databases, and reports. • May establish and maintain record-keeping systems. • Reviews and proofreads documents and forms for accuracy and completeness • Maintains files and updates to the agency's database systems for work activities pertaining to licensing tasks. 10% Education, Training and Other Work Activities: • Completes all annual training assignments and attends licensing-related and other occupational training as required. • Must maintain all Licensing related certifications. • May prepare and compile presentation and training materials. • May assist with coordination of agency-hosted training sessions. • Performs related work as assigned. MQs, KSA, License/CertificationsEducation: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Experience: Three (3) years' full-time experience in clerical or administrative support work. Applicable Substitutions: Completion of thirty semester hours of college will substitute for one year of experience.Preferred Qualifications: N/AKnowledgeKnowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. SkillsSkilled in the use of electronic data and/or word processing office equipment and software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. Skilled in exhibiting polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, in person and mail. AbilitiesAbility to implement administrative procedures; to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to provide guidance to others. Ability to analyze and solve work related problems. Ability to work independently, perform as a self-starter and meet critical deadlines. Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. Ability to maintain files and records. Ability to make mathematical computations and tabulations. Ability to implement administrative procedures and evaluate their effectiveness. Ability to work under pressure, to perform multiple tasks to meet simultaneous deadlines. Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to deal with the agency employees and the public in a professional manner.REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE: • Possess a valid Texas driver's license, if applicable• Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.Physical Requirements/Supplemental InformationTRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%Any mandatory training that occurs outside of the designated duty station will involve travel, which may include overnight stays. This position functions in a standard office environment with a regular work schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines. Required to work as a leader and work with sensitive and confidential information.? This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for hybrid telework schedule upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours. Military Information:MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Military Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code. Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. Supplemental Information: The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: Regular (Non-Commissioned) EmployeesHealth Insurance Employees are provided comprehensive health coverage which includes prescription drug and vision benefits. Full time (30 hours or more a week) employees: the State pays 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of the dependent's premium. Part time employees: the State pays 50% of the employee's premium and 25% of the dependent's premium. Newly hired employees must complete a 60 day waiting period to receive health insurance benefits unless they are a direct transfer from another agency that participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas Group Benefit Plan.Dental Coverage Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in a choice of dental insurance plans or a dental discount plan and pay a monthly premium. There is no waiting period for dental coverage.Tax Free Savings Accounts Employees may enroll in a flexible spending medical and/or dependent care account. These accounts increase take home pay by allowing employees to pay for planned out-of-pocket health and day care costs tax-free.Retirement When an employee qualifies, there is security in receiving monthly annuities upon retirement from State employment. Payments are based upon average salary, service credit and retirement date. All employees hired on or after September 1, 2015 will become immediate members of the State Employee Retirement System (ERS) by contributing a portion of their pre-tax monthly salary (9.5%) into a personal state retirement account. The State also contributes a percentage of your salary to the ERS retirement fund (not your personal state retirement account). To assist employees in meeting their retirement goals, employees may participate in a 401(k) or 457 Plan. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis.Life Insurance Upon enrollment in State health coverage, employees receive $5000 in Basic Term Life Insurance with $5000 of AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) coverage at no cost. Employees may enroll in Optional Term Life Insurance and elect 1 or 2 times their annual salary. Employees can also apply for 3 or 4 times their annual salary through Life Evidence of Insurability (Life EOI). Each election provides an equal amount of AD&D coverage. Premiums are calculated based upon age, salary and level of coverage purchased. For a premium, additional Voluntary AD&D coverage is available. Employees may choose an amount of coverage starting at $10,000 up to $200,000. Employees may also enroll eligible dependents. Dependent Term Life is available for a minimal monthly premium. The benefit includes $5000 term life with $5000 AD&D for covered family member.Texas Income Protection Plan (TIPP): Short Term and Long Term Disability If an employee is unable to work due to a qualifying disability, this benefit pays part of an employee's salary for a set period of time. Premiums are based upon monthly salary.Annual and Sick Leave Upon hire, employees begin accruing annual and sick leave hours. Employees may utilize accrued sick leave immediately upon hire. Accrued annual leave is available to use after six months of continuous State service. Annual leave is earned based upon years of creditable state employment.Paid HolidaysEmployees are granted several paid federal and state holidays throughout the year.01 Did you Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid Texas driver's license? Yes No 03 Do you have three (3) years' full-time experience in clerical or administrative support work? Yes No 04 Are you substituting education for experience? Feel free to explain in the below text box. Example: Completion of thirty semester hours of college will substitute for one year of experience. 05 How many years of experience do you have in general office duties? You may explain in text box below. 06 If selected for this position, will you need to give a 2 week notice to a current employer? Yes No 07 Have you previously worked for TABC? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02