Entry-Level Office Assistant & Receptionist

City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental and vision insurance

10 paid holidays per year

Long term disability

Job summary

The City of Shreveport is seeking an entry level clerical position to serve as an office receptionist. This role involves typing memos and reports, filing documents, and operating standard office machines in a busy municipal setting.

Responsibilities include supporting payroll, purchasing, and budgeting processes, answering inquiries, and directing customers. Occasional training of new staff may be required, with backup guidance from a supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year direct experience in clerical/administrative support type work which involves similar tasks and processes.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Uses PC or terminal keyboard to type or generate memos, letters, reports, or other established formats for information and/or data, statistics and/or other information to established formats.
• Files and retrieves documents, both manual and electronic.
• May use other common office machines such as typewriter, copier, tape recorder, fax, and calculator.
• May provide some support for other administrative support functions; may compile and post information for payroll, purchasing, budget, accounting, and paying document processes.
• May serve as telephone or office receptionist; may interact directly with customers in service requests answers questions and provides direction.
• May assist in training new employees in office procedures and routines; may provide limited guidance in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Shreveport is seeking an entry level clerical position to serve as an office receptionist. This role involves typing memos and reports, filing documents, and operating standard office machines in a busy municipal setting.

Responsibilities include supporting payroll, purchasing, and budgeting processes, answering inquiries, and directing customers. Occasional training of new staff may be required, with backup guidance from a supervisor as needed.