Processing Assistant IV-(Posting #631123-2944)

Halifax County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax County Government is seeking a Records Control Clerk to support Social Services by maintaining filing systems, organizing records, and processing mail. The role includes initiating and closing files, locating documents, and handling telephone inquiries.

The position also serves as a back-up receptionist and requires basic computer skills. Applicants should have at least two years of office/secretarial experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with strong typing, grammar, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience preferred.
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy.
• Strong grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
• Independently complete tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the agency filing system.
• Initiate, file, and close records.
• Set up and locate files as needed.
• Process mail and answer telephone calls.
• Serve as back-up receptionist as needed.

Skills

Typing speed

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Business grammar

Spelling and punctuation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The essential function of this position is to perform duties as a record control clerk for the various units within Social Services. Other duties involve processing and maintaining the agency's filing system, initiating and closing files, setting up files, locating existing files; processing mail and answering telephone calls. This position also serves as the back-up position for the main receptionist. This position requires periodic walking, standing, and bending to file documents. It also requires the ability to lift up to 10lbs, knowledge of basic computer functions and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, great organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience. Prefer applicants with the ability to type with speed and accuracy, have knowledge of business grammar and vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and be capable of independently completing work.

Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Halifax County Emergency Operations Plan, Halifax County Social Services staff are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.

An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. All portions on the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment (only for positions that are work against eligible)

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

EOE/M/F/V/D