Receptionist

Lyon County, Kansas•Emporia, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position. The employee in this position is responsible for receiving and/or screening telephone calls and greeting visitors to the office by responding to their concerns and/or by directing them to the proper authority. This position also performs general clerical duties as directed by supervisor and County Attorney.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Must have the ability to receive, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Required to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Must have or acquire knowledge relating to civil and criminal law.
Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read and write and operate equipment common to this position.
Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone.
Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of 5 pounds.
Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of 5 pounds.
Floor to knuckle: 45 lbs.
12 to knuckle: 45lbs.
Knuckle to shoulder: 22.5 lbs.
Shoulder to overhead: 22.5 lbs.
Carry: 45 lbs.
Stand: O (Occasionally)
Walk: O (Occasionally)
Sit: C (Constantly)
Handling: N (not applicable)
Reach Outward: O (Occasionally)
Reach above shoulder: O (Occasionally)
Climb: O (Occasionally)
Crawl: O (Occasionally)
Squat or kneel: O (Occasionally)
Bend: O (Occasionally)
10 lbs. or less: C (Constantly)
11-20 lbs.: F (Frequently)
21-50 lbs.: F (Frequently)
51-100: N (not applicable)
Over 100 lbs.: N (not applicable)
Push: 12 lbs. or less: C (Constantly)
Pull: 13-25 lbs.: F (Frequently)
Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of general office and/or legal office experience is preferred.
Training with emphasis in secretarial and/or legal process and/or data processing is desired.
Ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

Responsibilities

Receive and screen telephone calls and greet visitors to the office and respond to their concerns and/or direct them to the proper authority.
Complete Pre-disposition Report forms as directed by supervisor
Open and distribute mail
General typing
Scan, electronically file and keep organized a large amount of documents
Perform general tasks and related duties as requested by supervisor
Duty to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that employee gets along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and management.
Being courteous, respectful, helpful, and civil with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Maintaining composure, even in difficult, stressful situations
Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties
Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled
Handle and process cash payments