Receptionist

County of Blair • Hollidaysburg, PA

9d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Oversees the reception area
• Receives and handles telephone inquiries
• Assists in the process for protection from abuse petitions (PFAs)
• Prepares weekly sheets for upcoming court schedule to ensure Court secures files
• Enters PFAs into computer system
• Tracks continuances
• Prepares and submitting monthly statistical reports
• Handling daily mail
• Prepares requisitions for office supplies
• Performs other support-level duties assigned or directed

Benefits

• 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
• 14 annual paid holidays and other time-off provisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED