Administrative Associate
City of Houston
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HAS-OBO
City of Houston
Houston Airport System
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$1,848 - $2,335.56
per week
Type
Closes
January 22, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing administrative and financial support to a program that helps small and diverse businesses participate in airport contracts for the City of Houston's airports.
The role includes handling paperwork, preparing reports, managing basic accounting tasks like reconciling accounts, and assisting with hiring new staff.
It's a good fit for someone organized with entry-level experience in office work and basic finance who wants to work in a government setting focused on business diversity.
Key Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for preparing reports and data compilation
- Basic accounting skills, including reconciling accounts, entering financial transactions, and maintaining ledgers
- Strong administrative abilities, such as composing documents, editing correspondence, and managing records
- Experience or ability to handle cash receipts, deposits, refunds, and financial audits
- Knowledge of records management systems and serving as a subject matter expert for program processes
- Support for hiring processes, including scheduling interviews, onboarding, and training
- Ability to obtain required security badge access, including Customs Border Patrol, within 6 months of hire
Full Job Description
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Division/Section: Houston Airport System - Office of Business Opportunity
Workdays & Hours*: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (subject to change)
PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The Houston Airport System-Office of Business Opportunity (HAS-OBO) is committed to creating a competitive and diverse business environment for all three airports of the Houston Airport System (IAH, HOU, EFD) by promoting the growth and success of local small businesses, with a focus on Minority, Women, Small, and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (M/W/S/PDBE) and U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Businesses Enterprise (ACDBE) (collectively “certified firms”) mandated by CFR 49 Part 23 and 26. HAS-OBO accomplishes this by providing support to and serving as an advocate to ensure Minority, Women, Small, and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises maximize their participation on airport contracts.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the Administrative Assistant is to provide administrative support, interpret and implement basic rules and regulations, performs administrative task related to implementation of policies and procedures for the Pay or Play Program (POP).
The Administrative Assistant will undertake a variety of entry-level professional accounting duties, such as gathering financial information, preparing reconciliation statements and/or entering financial transactions to assist in maintaining sound records for the POP Program.
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for creating memos and reports for submission to Upper Management and above.
Will assist with the hiring process for new hires to include but not limited to scheduling interviews, onboarding process, and scheduling training.
“Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."
The Administrative Assistant duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Pay or Play (POP) team.
Composes, edits, and formats letters, documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other official correspondence.
Prepares and compiles weekly, monthly, and ad hoc POP activity reports using Microsoft Excel.
Responds to POP Liaison inquiries, serving as a subject matter expert for support services and process guidance.
Acts as the subject matter expert for POP-related systems and the Records Management System (RMS) Web App Database.
Processes cash receipts, assists with POP deposits, and issues refunds as required.
Maintains accurate financial records by preparing, verifying, and entering basic financial transactions.
Supports the Pay or Play Administrator in conducting audits of financial records and ensuring compliance.
Reconciles accounts by collecting and analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and preparing necessary corrections.
Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, journals, and related financial documentation.
Assists in the preparation of the department's annual budget, including data compilation and analysis.
Provides support for various clerical operations and special projects as needed.
Compiles data for use in reports, surveys, inventories, and studies.
Maintains and conducts the department’s physical inventory.
Serves as the Department Fixed Asset Coordinator (DAF), ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of assets.
Manages archive records related to the Pay or Play (POP) program.
Performs other duties as assigned, supporting departmental goals and operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSRequires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of Administrative experience is required.
Professional Assistant experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with the following skillsets:Track record of working in a professional environment.
Effective time management and organization skills, with an ability to multitask.
Considerable skills in oral and written communications with the ability to analyze complex information succinctly for varying audiences.
***Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. ***
Additional Information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIREDThe selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
PAY GRADE 17
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 281-233-1842.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 281-233-1842 (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=EDWLV sJFoM.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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