Receptionist

Posted 2 weeks ago
Harris County, Houston, TX, Openings : 1,
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Position Description

Position Overview:

  • Provides administrative support to Department and Executive Office.


Job Duties:

  • Answers telephone for main office number, takes accurate, legible messages, and routes calls to individual workstations, voice mail, or appropriate party.
  • Greets and assists visitors.
  • Manages reservations for 8th Floor Conference Rooms and General Assembly B (basement).
  • Process badge/key requests, track submitted requests, and resolve any issues.
  • Manages BOS departmental phone directory.
  • Maintains the front office area in a neat and orderly manner.
  • Preps and maintains Conference Rooms before and after meetings.
  • Performs administrative support duties, as requested.
  • Accepts all BOS deliveries and maintains associated logs for packages received, picked up, or delivered.
  • Collects mail &amp distributes to appropriate person / department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Education:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.


Experience:

  • Four (4) years general office or clerical work. Advanced education and experience may be substituted for one another.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Proficient in the use of a computer with a typing speed of 50 or more words per minute.
  • Strong command of the English language, including speaking, writing, grammar, spelling and telephone communications.
  • Communicates diplomatically as required with elected and appointed officials, contractors, vendors, user tenants and co-workers.
  • Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office and Windows 10.
  • This position is Safety Sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
  • Ability to pass security check and drug test, as required.

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:

  • Some college education.


Experience :

  • Experience in customer service.

General Information

The primary work area is a typical office environment with reasonable climate control. This position does not require lifting or physical exertion beyond very modest levels.


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.
BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
    • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
  • Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedule (varies by department)
  • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
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