What are the responsibilities and job description for the RRC - Executive Assistant III - Office of Commissioner Christian position at Railroad Commission of Texas?
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The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations.You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texasand#8217; website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
Telework options for eligible positions
Flexible work schedules
Retirement pension with a 150% agency match and#8211; you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
401(k), 457(b) and Roth
Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness and Exercise Leave
Career development programs/opportunities for advancementFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.General DescriptionThe office of Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian is seeking for an Executive Assistant to represent the Commissionerand#8217;s office in an exemplary manner by providing highly advanced (senior-level) support, including supporting frequent travel needs and routinely handling confidential and sensitive information.The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and be able to adapt as circumstances require. In addition, the ability to exercise good judgment in all situations is required. The ideal candidate must be able to work under pressure, with frequent interruptions, to perform a variety of activities while maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters. Regular travel is also required for this position.Essential Job Dutiesand#8226;Provides executive administrative support of the daily business activities of the offices of the Commissioner Wayne Christian. This includes handling all the Commissionerand#8217;s social media accounts and elements of his public travel from beginning to end.and#8226;Coordinates the Commissionerand#8217;s public appearances, media events, and related business travel. Travels to and attends meetings and other public appearances with the Commissioner to provide logistical and on-site support. and#8226;Drafts, collaborates, and finalizes travel plans for Commissioner Christian including detailed schedules and booking/reserving all required accommodations in a way that makes travel as cost-effective and time-efficient as possible.and#8226;Prepares all associated materials and documents necessary for the execution of the travel-related duties.and#8226;Assists in the development of presentations, talking points, and official communications for Commissioner Christian including: 1) monitoring the Commissionerand#8217;s social media accounts, to include preparing and publishing content, and 2) distilling and articulating technical information into layman terms that are easily understood by the general public in a variety of forms including emails, press releases, one pager, and social media posts.and#8226;Monitors important energy issues and develops necessary information to draft responses and responds to constituent correspondence clearly and a propriately.and#8226;Manages special projects as needed.and#8226;Other related duties as assigned.Note: This position requires regular travel, between 25% and 50% of the time.and#8226;This position will be permitted to work remotely from the Henderson, Tyler, and Kilgore area.For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Administrative Support
Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#8226;High school diploma or GED equivalent.and#8226;A minimum of five (5) yearsand#8217; experience as an executive assistant or other comparable role. and#8226;Experience working in a dynamic, high-profile environment.and#8226;Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% time.and#8226;Relevant education and experience maybe substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualificationsand#8226;Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, communications, or related field. and#8226;Experience within the Executive Branch of Texas state government.and#8226;Knowledge of the issues related to the Railroad Commission of Texas.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitiesand#8226;Knowledge of accepted business practices and procedures.and#8226;Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to the Texas Open Meetings Act.and#8226;Expertise and demonstrated success in the duties, responsibilities, and functions of being a C-level Executive Assistant, preferably in state or federal government, or regulatory authority.and#8226;Advanced Microsoft Office skills in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.and#8226;Skill in prioritizing a wide range of duties and adapting appropriately as priorities change.and#8226;Skills in analyzing and organizing information and solving problems.and#8226;Skill in official business correspondence and effective communications, both verbally and in writing.and#8226;Skill in instructing and supervising the work of others.and#8226;Skill in the use and maintenance of standard office equipment.and#8226;Excellent written and oral communication skills, appropriate for interacting with Government employees and officials.and#8226;Excellent organizational skills.and#8226;Ability to multi-task and handle several important projects at one time.and#8226;Ability to handle confidential information.Work Hours and Telework:Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agencyand#8217;s approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login:https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enRemarks:There is one available position.
Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
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.
Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls.Only candidates selected for interview will be contacte
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations.You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texasand#8217; website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
Telework options for eligible positions
Flexible work schedules
Retirement pension with a 150% agency match and#8211; you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
401(k), 457(b) and Roth
Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness and Exercise Leave
Career development programs/opportunities for advancementFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.General DescriptionThe office of Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian is seeking for an Executive Assistant to represent the Commissionerand#8217;s office in an exemplary manner by providing highly advanced (senior-level) support, including supporting frequent travel needs and routinely handling confidential and sensitive information.The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and be able to adapt as circumstances require. In addition, the ability to exercise good judgment in all situations is required. The ideal candidate must be able to work under pressure, with frequent interruptions, to perform a variety of activities while maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters. Regular travel is also required for this position.Essential Job Dutiesand#8226;Provides executive administrative support of the daily business activities of the offices of the Commissioner Wayne Christian. This includes handling all the Commissionerand#8217;s social media accounts and elements of his public travel from beginning to end.and#8226;Coordinates the Commissionerand#8217;s public appearances, media events, and related business travel. Travels to and attends meetings and other public appearances with the Commissioner to provide logistical and on-site support. and#8226;Drafts, collaborates, and finalizes travel plans for Commissioner Christian including detailed schedules and booking/reserving all required accommodations in a way that makes travel as cost-effective and time-efficient as possible.and#8226;Prepares all associated materials and documents necessary for the execution of the travel-related duties.and#8226;Assists in the development of presentations, talking points, and official communications for Commissioner Christian including: 1) monitoring the Commissionerand#8217;s social media accounts, to include preparing and publishing content, and 2) distilling and articulating technical information into layman terms that are easily understood by the general public in a variety of forms including emails, press releases, one pager, and social media posts.and#8226;Monitors important energy issues and develops necessary information to draft responses and responds to constituent correspondence clearly and a propriately.and#8226;Manages special projects as needed.and#8226;Other related duties as assigned.Note: This position requires regular travel, between 25% and 50% of the time.and#8226;This position will be permitted to work remotely from the Henderson, Tyler, and Kilgore area.For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Administrative Support
Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#8226;High school diploma or GED equivalent.and#8226;A minimum of five (5) yearsand#8217; experience as an executive assistant or other comparable role. and#8226;Experience working in a dynamic, high-profile environment.and#8226;Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% time.and#8226;Relevant education and experience maybe substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualificationsand#8226;Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, communications, or related field. and#8226;Experience within the Executive Branch of Texas state government.and#8226;Knowledge of the issues related to the Railroad Commission of Texas.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitiesand#8226;Knowledge of accepted business practices and procedures.and#8226;Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to the Texas Open Meetings Act.and#8226;Expertise and demonstrated success in the duties, responsibilities, and functions of being a C-level Executive Assistant, preferably in state or federal government, or regulatory authority.and#8226;Advanced Microsoft Office skills in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.and#8226;Skill in prioritizing a wide range of duties and adapting appropriately as priorities change.and#8226;Skills in analyzing and organizing information and solving problems.and#8226;Skill in official business correspondence and effective communications, both verbally and in writing.and#8226;Skill in instructing and supervising the work of others.and#8226;Skill in the use and maintenance of standard office equipment.and#8226;Excellent written and oral communication skills, appropriate for interacting with Government employees and officials.and#8226;Excellent organizational skills.and#8226;Ability to multi-task and handle several important projects at one time.and#8226;Ability to handle confidential information.Work Hours and Telework:Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agencyand#8217;s approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login:https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enRemarks:There is one available position.
Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
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.
Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls.Only candidates selected for interview will be contacte