Demo

GLO - Staff Services Officer I (Oil Spill Office Assistant)

CAPPS
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Description

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Staff Services Officer I (Oil Spill Office Assistant) within the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Department of the agency.

Performs routine (journey-level) staff services work. Work involves performing work in several staff services functions such as human resources, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, training, payroll, records management, and property management. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Our Mission :

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be :

  • Manages and maintains schedules and travel arrangements for the Deputy Director and Austin staff. Manages and maintains Outlook calendars for the Deputy Director and Oil Spill Conference room. Tracks action items for the Deputy Director and / or Austin staff.
  • Performs technical support work by tracking expenditures, and processing procurement requisitions, invoices, and travel expenses. Assists in the compilation of budget and LBB reporting information regarding the administration of the Oil Spill office, including travel records, timekeeping, purchasing, and status of incidental reports.
  • Provides support for the Scientific Support Coordinator for the Oil Spill Program's Research & Development program, including tracking and reviewing grantees' compliance with conditions of grants by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.
  • Maintains filing, record-keeping, and records management systems. Coordinates meetings, conferences, and seminars. Order office supplies and maintains office equipment.
  • Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents related to the Oil Spill Prevention and Response program area. Responsible for minutes for all staff meetings as directed by the Deputy Director.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time administrative experience; may substitute full-time administrative experience providing customer service for required education on a year for year basis.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Experience in grant or contract administration and / or compliance.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience working in a customer service-oriented position dealing with both internal and external customers, and answering, screening, and routing incoming phone calls.
  • Experience monitoring and analyzing contract performance, expenses, and activities for compliance with terms of contract(s); and in accordance with federal and state regulations in grant and / or contract compliance.
  • Experience tracking expenditures, processing procurement requisitions, invoices, and / or travel expenses.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word).
  • Experience with databases, including data entry and data queries.
  • Experience in creating and / or maintaining filing systems for both physical and electronic documents.
  • Experience in preparing and proofreading documents.
  • Experience with internet researching, ex : contact information, property ownership, business information.
  • Experience of the Incident Command System (ICS) for emergency management (ICS-100 certification or ICS-200 certification preferred).
  • CAPPS Financials experience preferred.
  • Physical Requirements :

    This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client / customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

    Compensation and Benefits :

  • Free Parking
  • Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
  • Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees' premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
  • Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Minimum of 96 Hours of Annual Leave a year Annual leave increases with length of service.
  • Professional Development Opportunities : The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
  • Veterans :

    Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser :

    Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Program Management

    How to Apply :

  • To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section.
  • You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a GLO - Staff Services Officer I (Oil Spill Office Assistant)?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the GLO - Staff Services Officer I (Oil Spill Office Assistant) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $45,079 - $58,782
    Income Estimation: 
    $55,482 - $73,306
    Income Estimation: 
    $71,445 - $107,750
    Income Estimation: 
    $145,709 - $199,095
    Income Estimation: 
    $186,003 - $245,996
    Income Estimation: 
    $186,003 - $245,996
    Income Estimation: 
    $317,948 - $486,805
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,253 - $71,534
    Income Estimation: 
    $68,545 - $91,432
    Income Estimation: 
    $60,136 - $81,141
    Income Estimation: 
    $60,136 - $81,141
    Income Estimation: 
    $77,456 - $102,587
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at CAPPS

    CAPPS
    Hired Organization Address Waco, TX Full Time
    Job Description Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference? Don't miss out on this opportuni...
    CAPPS
    Hired Organization Address Austin, TX Full Time
    Job Description Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference? Don't miss out on this opportuni...
    CAPPS
    Hired Organization Address Austin, TX Full Time
    Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Director of the Texas Ethics Commission's Enforcement Division, a senior-level position ...
    CAPPS
    Hired Organization Address Austin, TX Full Time
    Job Description WHAT WE DO The mission of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is to ensure that Texas is served ...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other GLO - Staff Services Officer I (Oil Spill Office Assistant) jobs in the Austin, TX area that may be a better fit.

    Staff Services Officer IV

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Austin, TX

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!