Part-Time Administrative Specialist I

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 2,602,000 - 2,603,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Free pool and recreation center access

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a friendly receptionist to handle routine clerical tasks and provide outstanding customer service for visitors to the City Secretary's Office.

Responsibilities include answering phones, directing calls, and handling basic office duties with accuracy and courtesy. Strong communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year related clerical experience in a customer service or public contact setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone and direct incoming calls.
• Provide receptionist duties and excellent customer service for visitors to City of Conroe's City Secretary's Office.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Typing

Grammar

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Phone etiquette

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position performs routine clerical, customer service duties including answering the telephone and directing incoming calls while providing general receptionist duties and excellent customer service for visitors to the City of Conroe's City Secretary's Office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. One year related clerical experience in a customer service or public contact setting.

Special Requirements

Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional and pleasant manner in person and on the telephone
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products and other general office equipment
• Typing/Keyboarding; Good to excellent grammar skills are a must
• Ability to work with constant interruptions
• Ability to count change and other cash handling skills
• Basic knowledge of sports in reference to processing reservations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers an employee assistance program and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities for all employees. Starting salary for this position is $18.29 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.