Office Assistant
Job Summary/ Objective: The Albemarle County Sheriff’s Office to a dependable and detail-oriented individual to join the team in a temporary office support role. This individual will assist with day-to-day administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, answering phones, and supporting general office needs. The ideal candidate is organized, communicates clearly, and can adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment. Though a short-term assignment, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-experience!
Term of Position: June 1 st through approximately end of SeptemberOffice Hours Requirement: Position must perform work in office Monday - Friday during hours of operation, 8a-4p. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Essential Functions: - Supports customer service program and responds to public concerns as necessary: screens visitors, callers, U.S. mail and email, independently answering inquiries when possible, or directing to appropriate staff when necessary, and facilitating staff responses.
- Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication
- Establishes and maintains files. Files documents and other materials.
- Completes data entry into computer system as assigned.
Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities: - Comprehensive knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and clerical techniques.
- Comprehensive knowledge of business English and spelling.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public, as well as government officials.
- Ability to use a variety of office equipment, including computer, copier, postage meter, Fax, printer, multiple-line phone, paper folder, laminator, projector, and scanner.
- Ability to prioritize work to meet specified deadlines;
- Ability to deal effectively with co-workers, state/federal agencies, etc.;
Required Education and Experience: - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; and
- At least three years extensive, increasingly responsible experience in administrative support (including computers, bookkeeping, and accounting, and considerable experience involving the maintenance of complex financial statistical records).
- Considerable experience using personal computers.
Physical and Mental Requirements: - Some contacts are made with individuals from other internal units or outside organizations or the general public for purposes of exchanging information which may require some judgment or interpretation.
- Communication is usually cooperative in nature with infrequent conflicts resolved by higher authority.
- Conducts work in a sitting position; however, job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and light lifting.
- Requires frequent operation of a variety of office machines
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