Opening Date: October 30, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Position Title: Receptionist II Group/Class: A11/0008 Starting Salary: $3,166.67-$3,333.34* *salary commensurate with experience Work Location: Temple, TX Travel: As needed Reports to: Chief Financial Officer **** HOW TO APPLY A completed, signed State of Texas application for Employment is required for this position. A State of Texas application for Employment can be downloaded from https://tsswcb.texas.gov/contact-us/employment and emailed to tmatthys@tsswcb.texas.gov. You may also mail the original application to the address below. Resumes may be submitted but will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Human Resource Department Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board 1497 Country View Lane Temple, TX 76504-8806 For additional information, visit our website at http://www.tsswcb.texas.gov GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs routine administrative support or technical program assistance work. Work involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, provides data entry, and receiving calls and guests. Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor in contacts with the public and other agency personnel. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Receive calls and direct to appropriate staff members. May receive guests and direct to appropriate staff members. Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, preparing mailouts, postage equipment and maintaining mailroom supplies. Weekly post office mail pick up requirement. Responsible for daily incoming emails to centralized email address and distributing to appropriate staff members. Develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems. Assist in filing paperwork, moving toward electronic filing system, answer questions, research problems, and follow-up as necessary. Responsible for maintaining databases and records of soil and water conservation district information. Maintain agency letterheads, email signature block, phone lists, and room reservation calendar. May assist in the development of policies and procedures. Work hours will be 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must have a vehicle to travel. Performs other duties as assigned. GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience in office practices and administrative support work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures. Ability to transfer incoming calls to appropriate personnel, to greet and direct visitors, receive and send out deliveries, and to communicate effectively. Proficient in database entry and the use of the following: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Skill in use of copiers, printers, and postage equipment also required. High quality verbal and written skills are required. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritize work, meet deadlines, implement administrative procedures; to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of administrative and clerical duties. Skill in customer service. Detail oriented. Ability to be punctual. Must be able to safe