Temporary Front Desk Receptionist Preston

Position Description:

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a temporary Front Desk Receptionist for the Preston 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.

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

• Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must have a valid Texas drivers license and maintain a good driving record

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 Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Testusing the following link:

the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page

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.