Temporary Office Aide

Calvert County Government; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Calvert County Government is seeking a beginning level office clerk to support the Department of Technology Services. The role involves learning basic clerical tasks, handling visitor reception, and performing data entry with close supervision.

A high school diploma or GED is required and no prior experience is necessary. The position includes routine duties such as answering phones, processing mail, and producing standard documents, under supervision, with potential pre-employment screening and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, with keyboard operations knowledge.
• No prior work experience required.
• Pre-employment TB screening may be required.
• Background investigation and drug screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors and direct them to staff.
• Screen and transfer telephone calls to appropriate staff.
• Receive and route mail to correct offices.
• Enter data into computer databases and record systems.
• Proofread documents and prepare letters and reports.
• Operate standard office equipment such as the copying machine.
• Handle routine clerical tasks under supervision.

Skills

Basic office functions

Keyboard operation

English grammar and punctuation

Customer/public interaction

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Performs beginning level general office clerical work in support of unit operations. The work involves learning basic office functions and procedures such as telephone and visitor reception, photocopy machine operation, and other general office clerical tasks. The work requires ability to operate keyboard devices but no experience. The work is performed under close to general supervision of administrative staff or higher graded office staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives and assists visitors to the office; queries visitors and directs them to appropriate staff or offices.
• Receives, screens and refers telephone calls; queries callers and transfers or refers calls to appropriate staff or other offices.
• Receives and routes mail; directs items to other staff or County offices as appropriate.
• Maintains staff personnel files to include in-service training for police and correction of three counties.
• Processes information by keying data into computer databases and other computerized record systems.
• Verifies information on billings and other documents.
• Produces a variety of word processed documents such as letters, memoranda, and reports; proofs and edits materials for accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation and format and makes corrections.
• Operates copying machine or other office appliances not requiring previous specialized training.
• Performs a variety of routine office functions.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of-- Basic office functions.
• English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to-- Learn general office clerical procedures.
• Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Operate keyboard devices where speed is not essential.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications

• Training and/or Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in keyboard operation.
• Experience: None.
• Licenses or Certificates: None.
• Special Requirements: A pre-employment and annual tuberculosis screening will be required if employed in a substance abuse or correctional facility. May be subject to background investigation, psychological testing, and drug screening.

Physical Demands

Operation of keyboard devices. May require strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.

Unusual Demands

Work is subject to frequent interruptions.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Compensation

• Pay rate: $21.57 per hour

Position Details

• Grade 713, temporary position, up to 35 hours per week
• Department of Technology Services Position closing date: September 1, 2026

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Calvert County Government offers a wide range of benefits to enhance the lifestyle of our employees and the lifestyle of their families and dependents.