Part Time Receptionist

<p id="isPasted"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.</span></p><p><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">The Receptionist general function will be to perform clerical and related tasks in the Facilities and Construction Services Department. This position will be responsible for greeting and assisting visitors while delivering exceptional customer service assistance; handling incoming calls, answering questions, collecting information and/or directing calls to appropriate individuals/departments within the County. The position would allow you to be involved with Facilities Operations within local government. </span> </p><p id="isPasted"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Depending on the assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, and perform related duties as assigned:</span></p><ul style="padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0pt;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner.</li><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Perform assigned daily clerical tasks.</li><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Answer loading dock.</li><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Welcome visitors and answer questions visitors have.</li><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Parking issuance/validation.</li><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and calls received.</li><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail. </li><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Maintain the general office filing system.</li><li style="padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">All other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Skill in problem-solving.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Skill in time management and attention to detail.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Ability to work from oral or written instructions.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Ability to successfully use County-specific technology and general office software.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally on job progress in overall assignments and responsibilities.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Ability to communicate clearly and logically both verbally and in writing.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organization managers and staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.</span></li></ul><p><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong><u>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</u></strong><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </strong><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">High School Diploma or GED preferred;</span></strong><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">1-2 years of experience in office/clerical work; </span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Working knowledge of Microsoft Office </span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Or any combination of work experience that provides the candidates possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties prescribed to the position (above).</span><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">  </strong> </p><p id="isPasted"><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><u>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND HAZARDS OF THE POSITION</u></strong><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </strong></p><p><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Requires work involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurrent basis. </span></p><p><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision and the ability to hear and speak to understand, respond to and build relationships with a diverse clientele. Bilingual proficiency is a plus but is not required.</span></p><p><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.  </span></p><p><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Visit our </span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lakecountyil.gov%2F3552%2FProspective-Employees&data=04%7C01%7CKConcepcion%40lakecountyil.gov%7Cea440c31076842d7934008d979497c31%7Cdd536cf592fd42ffa754e98666cb7a96%7C0%7C0%7C637674178810202738%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cCdSGlgq%2B1cklUMi2VrBMB2g3wgMpBLRu%2BC1JIhCyhk%3D&reserved=0" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" target="blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lakecountyil.gov%2F3552%2FProspective-Employees&data=04%7C01%7CKConcepcion%40lakecountyil.gov%7Cea440c31076842d7934008d979497c31%7Cdd536cf592fd42ffa754e98666cb7a96%7C0%7C0%7C637674178810202738%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cCdSGlgq%2B1cklUMi2VrBMB2g3wgMpBLRu%2BC1JIhCyhk%3D&reserved=0">Prospective Employee</a><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!   </span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> </p>

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