Receptionist

County of Blair; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 14,877 - 21,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% employer-paid PPO healthcare

Pension plan

401(k) equivalent

Job summary

A local government office seeks a Receptionist to serve as the initial point of contact at the courthouse. Responsibilities include managing the reception area, handling inquiries, entering data, and preparing reports. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of office experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive wage of $13.09/hour with an extensive benefits package and is located in Hollidaysburg, PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in an office environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all dealings.
• Courteous, patient, and professional demeanor required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reception area and handle telephone inquiries.
• Prepare weekly sheets for court schedule management.
• Enter protection from abuse petitions into the computer system.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Customer service

Computer literacy

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our receptionist is the initial point of contact for Blair County Court of Common Pleas, Court Administration, so oversees the reception area, receives and handles telephone inquiries, and assists in the process for protection from abuse petitions (PFAs). Essential duties include preparing weekly sheets for upcoming court schedule to ensure Court secures files, entering PFAs into computer system, tracking continuances, preparing and submitting monthly statistical reports; handling daily mail, preparing requisitions for office supplies, and performing other support-level duties assigned or directed.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; a minimum of one year's experience, preferably in an office environment; effective interpersonal relations and communications skills; a courteous, patient, and professional demeanor; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to work closely with people of all skills and backgrounds; effective time management skills; English fluency; and computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Job must be performed onsite in Hollidaysburg, PA.

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days for this union-eligible position and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, and 14 annual paid holidays and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $13.09/hour x 35-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER