Job Details
Program Support Assistant / Voucher
2026-03-16 Harris County (TX) Houston,TX
Description:
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email ...@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
Education and Experience:
Preferences
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
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
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
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 County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your education level as it relates to this position?(Qualifying Education MUST be documented in the Education section of your application)
02
Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of general business experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
03
Do you have one (1) year of clerical experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
04
Do you have experience with auditing records?
05
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?
06
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.
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Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16427
Department: Office of Managed Assigned Counsel
Opening Date: 03/12/2026
Closing Date: 4/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
About The Office of Managed Assigned Counsel:
Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) supports attorneys in treating clients with dignity and respect through high-quality legal and holistic representation to persons accused of a crime who are unable to afford an attorney. Among several responsibilities, the MAC Office is responsible for timely reviewing and processing payment for attorneys who are eligible to receive appointments through the MAC Office. The MAC Office reviews and processes several hundred attorney vouchers per week.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Voucher Assistant will assist with reviewing attorney vouchers to determine whether they satisfy approval conditions. Additionally, the Voucher Assistant will draft communication to attorneys as to voucher status, return attorney calls, and respond to attorney inquiries. The Voucher Assistant will also act as a backup to administrative assistants and other front desk duties. The Voucher Assistant will also assist with office-critical functions such as maintaining attorney assignment calendars, office supply management, organization of meetings and conference calls, and interfacing with the public as well as contacts within the county for general purposes related to the MAC Office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review attorney vouchers to determine whether they satisfy approval conditions.
- Troubleshoot and respond to basic questions by attorneys in a timely manner regarding voucher submission process, procedures, and payment status.
- Assist with office-critical functions such as maintaining attorney assignment calendars, office supply management, organization of meetings and conference calls, and interfacing with the public as well as contacts within the county for general purposes related to the MAC Office.
- Serve as a backup to administrative assistants and other front desk duties.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email ...@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
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Some college required.
- One (1) year of general business.
- One (1) year clerical experience.
Preferences
- An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Experience with auditing records.
- Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages, in particular Spanish.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-Time
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
- $45,000 - $55,000.00 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
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
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
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 County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your education level as it relates to this position?(Qualifying Education MUST be documented in the Education section of your application)
- High School or GED diploma
- Some college
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of general business experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
- Less than six (6) months
- Six (6) months but less than one (1) year
- One (1) year but less than two (2) years
- Two (2) years or more
- I do not have this experience
03
Do you have one (1) year of clerical experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience with auditing records?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?
- Yes, I am fluent in both of these languages
- No, I am fluent in only one of these languages
- No, I am not fluent in either one of these languages
06
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Basic
- Entry Level
- Not proficient
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