Position Description:
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a temporary Front Desk Receptionist for the Fannin Office Location. The Front Desk Receptionist will join the Administrative Team and serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff, providing excellent customer service while managing front desk operations, answering and directing phone calls, greeting guests, and supporting daily administrative functions. We are looking for someone who brings heart, hustle, and higher standards to their work and takes pride in creating a welcoming and professional environment for everyone who interacts with our office.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
Greet and welcome visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional and friendly manner.
Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk area.
Provide basic information about Precinct 4, services, and directions.
Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and document preparation.
Coordinate meeting room bookings and prepare meeting spaces when needed for the Preston and Fannin office locations.
Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary.
Support the Administration team with clerical tasks as assigned.
Will provide support to other offices/locations as needed.
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 35 wpm and 90% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, and two (2) years of office and administrative support experience, OR
Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Customer service and interpersonal skills
Time management and attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Must be willing to work flexible hours and exhibit a willingness to accept direction.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work at multiple locations or any department or location as needed.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Testusing the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page
Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing
Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
The test may be taken once every 30 days
Physical Demands:
The physical requirements listed here reflect what an employee must generally be able to do to successfully fulfill the essential functions of this role.
Reasonable accommodations are available to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.
Employees typically stand, walk, handle objects, reach, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl while performing their duties.
The role involves regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Important vision skills for this position include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
If necessary, reasonable accommodations can be arranged.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are typical for a front desk receptionist primarily working in an office setting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this role, the employee primarily works indoors but may occasionally be asked to fill in at other locations as needed.
Frequent interaction with visitors and staff
WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.