Job Description
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING
Position Description August 2025
I. TITLE: Administrative Assistant IV (0156) (A15)
II. DEFINITION: Performs complex administrative support and/or technical program assistance to the Program Supervisor in managing student criminal background check process.
III. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Personal:
1. High degree of personal integrity
2. Self-reliant and uses independent judgement
3. Motivated to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently and effectively
4. Communicates effectively with co-workers and public
5. Neat in appearance
6. Punctual
B. Educational:
High school graduation or equivalent, including or supplemented by, courses and/or experience in office practices and administrative procedures, electronic communication systems, including use of computers, and data processing.
C. Knowledge & Skills:
1. Thorough knowledge of appropriate office techniques and procedures
2. Typing speed of 40 words per minutes (TWC Typing Test)
3. Capable of independent work with minimum supervision
4. Knowledge of Board's rules and regulations
5. Proficient with personal computer, word processing and various software packages
6. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure including communications infrastructure and cybersecurity infrastructure.
IV. WORK SUPERVISED BY: Program Supervisor III
V. FUNCTIONS:
A. Assist in the development and maintenance of forms, form letters and policies and procedures.
B. Assist in the development of retention policies and procedures for the Enforcement Department’s records.
C. Maintain the Enforcement Department’s records according to the State Records Retention Schedule.
D. Assistant in the performance of administrative support services for the department.
E. Review and process incoming departmental complaints to give to either the Enforcement Director or Assistant Enforcement Director to make recommendations.
F. Create and disseminate case files to assigned investigators.
G. Assist Supervisors with escalated phone calls.
H. Maintain effective communication with co-workers to promote teamwork in accomplishing departmental and agency function.
I. Perform other duties and assignment as necessary.
VI. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A. Refer to personnel policies.
B. Non-exempt from the Fair Labors Standards Act.
Military crosswalk:
ARMY: Enlisted: 15P, 42A, 56M, 68G Officer: 420A
NAVY: Enlisted: AZ, LS, LSS, MC, PS, RP, SN, YN, YNS Officer: 741X
COAST GUARD: Enlisted: YN Officer: PERS
MARINE CORPS: Enlisted: 0100, 0111, 3372, 3381, 6046 Officer: 0170, 4430
AIR FORCE: Enlisted: 3F5X1, 8A200 Officer: No military equivalent
SPACE FORCE: Enlisted: No military equivalent Officer: No military equivalent
The Texas Board of Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran in its hiring and recruitment process. Veterans' and former foster youth employment preferences are granted as required by law. The Texas Board of Nursing participates in E-Verify, and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
III. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Personal:
1. High degree of personal integrity
2. Self-reliant and uses independent judgement
3. Motivated to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently and effectively
4. Communicates effectively with co-workers and public
5. Neat in appearance
6. Punctual
B. Educational:
High school graduation or equivalent, including or supplemented by, courses and/or experience in office practices and administrative procedures, electronic communication systems, including use of computers, and data processing.
C. Knowledge & Skills:
1. Thorough knowledge of appropriate office techniques and procedures
2. Typing speed of 40 words per minutes (TWC Typing Test)
3. Capable of independent work with minimum supervision
4. Knowledge of Board's rules and regulations
5. Proficient with personal computer, word processing and various software packages
6. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure including communications infrastructure and cybersecurity infrastructure.