Administrative Assistant
Salary
$23.08 - $25.96 Hourly
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
17004
Department
Institute of Forensic Sciences
Division
Administration Services
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
200
Position Description
Mission
The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision
To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.
Brief Administrative Assistant Overview:
The Administrative Assistant generally provides administrative and clerical support to various assigned Divisions within the Department, cross-trains to provide coverage for Administrative Coordinators in other sections, and coordinates activities with administrative staff and supervisors. This particular position will primarily work in the Records & Reports section of Administration.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides general administrative and clerical support as needed/directed. Specific responsibilities will vary depending on area of Department assigned to, but could include report proofreading, record management, scanning and/or maintaining case files and other records and documents, receiving and responding to incoming calls / emails, receiving and distributing mail to appropriate areas, providing calendar and meeting schedule support, and general customer service to coworkers and the public
Performs data entry into various databases, including the county's financial and human resources system and the Department's LIMS. Disseminates reports from extracted data, constructs text reports, graphical charts, or presentations based on the data
Assists with Department procurement and reimbursement process, including drafting and processing of purchase requests
Processes subpoena requests, discovery requests, court appearances, and open records request to include communication with various managers, attorneys, family members, independent laboratories, and criminal justice agencies
Cross-trains on other responsibilities to ensure coverage of administrative staff. Coordinates with other administrative staff to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and consistent manner
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% clerical aptitude and 40 wpm with 85% accuracy
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:
Experience:
Licensure/ Certificates:
Additional Requirements:
Pass Harris County Clerical Test with a score of at least 85% clerical aptitude and 40 wpm with 85% accuracy
Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Professional demeanor in dealing with a diverse set of outside callers and coworkers; desire to make customer service a priority
Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed
Attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs of others
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
Experience:
General Information
Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | 40 hours per week | In Office
Monday - Friday
Work Environment:
Potential Exposures:
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work. Requires physical strength to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds frequently and repeatedly
Must be physically able to sit or stand for extended periods
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
Do you have 60 college credit hours?
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable administrative experience in an office setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
05
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in an administrative role in an office setting. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06
Do you have experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency?
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Do you have one of the following professional secretary certifications?
08
This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
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Clerical Test Acknowledgement I understand this position requires the HRT Clerical Skills Test scores to be on file before my application can move forward through the application process. I understand if I do not already have scores on file, I will need to complete the HRT Clerical Skills Test within five (5) days of receiving the invitation to apply from HRT. I understand that if I do not complete the HRT Clerical Skills Test my application will be invalid/disqualified.
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx