Administrative Assistant-Receptionist

Town of Farragut•Farragut, TN

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Farragut has a reputation for high standards, and this applies to our workforce as well as our vision for the community. We thrive on professionalism and integrity, and genuinely enjoy serving the community. The Town is seeking applicants for a part time Administrative Assistant-Receptionist. Regular work schedule is Monday-Friday. This position will either work up to 29 hours a week. The rate of pay starts at $20.33 per hour. The Town offers a benefit package for part time employees that includes: Annual Leave, Sick Leave and Holidays Staff Discounts

Requirements

General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques
General knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic
General knowledge of department programs and policies
General knowledge of standard computer software and hardware
General skill working with a multi-line phone system
Some skill operating standard computer equipment and peripheral equipment
Ability to manage time and work within time constraints
Ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed
Ability to operate standard office, word processing and data entry equipment
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively in oral form
Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, town staff, elected officials, and the general public.
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience working in an administrative support role to include accounts payable and accounts receivable, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Responds to citizen requests and concerns.
Provides general information to the public regarding The Town of Farragut and town services.
Receives, screens and directs visitors to the location requested within Town Hall.
Answers calls for all town staff and directs them to the correct staff member.
Performs general secretarial and/or clerical duties including typing, filing, copying, sending and/or receiving facsimiles, ordering and/or maintaining office supplies including the copier.
Manages mail and mailing supplies for the Town; receives and distributes mail to appropriate town staff; processes outgoing mail; maintains the postage meter.
Conducts activities of a Tennessee Notary Public.
Acts as a back-up to other town hall administrative support staff.