Williamson County

Information Aide

Williamson County  •  $35k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 14.03386

Department: County Judge

Job classification: CJ_Information Aide

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service

Reporting directly to the Office Administrator, responsible for providing information, assistance, and guidance to the various Williamson County Administration Building visitors and callers.

Examples of duties

  • Provides customer service to internal and external customers via telephone, email and in person
  • Retrieves, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and faxes
  • Provides information and directions to all visitors and callers including coordinating assistance for internal and external agencies
  • Oversees conference rooms and commissioner courtroom calendars for booking and use
  • Enter workorders for repairs and collaborates with county staff on maintenance issues
  • Performs light housekeeping and maintains visitor areas and common spaces
  • Assist department staff and management with events and other clerical duties as needed
  • Attends all meetings and trainings as required
  • Performs special duties as assigned

Reception Assignment

  • Provides coverage at a reception desk to assist visitors and callers
  • Handles and manages all event calendars for the Administration building and facilities
  • Prepares and set up courtroom for weekly Commissioners Court
  • Serves as back-up to the switchboard assignment

Switchboard Assignment

  • Operates county switchboard and answers phone calls to be routed to appropriate department
  • Assist with translating calls as needed
  • Assists and maintains internal and external phone numbers and addresses database
  • Serves as back-up to the reception assignment

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

  • Reports directly to – Office Administrator
  • Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

  • Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment

IRREGULAR HOURS

  • Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
  • May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One (1) year of customer service experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and multi-line telephone processes

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

  • Criminal background check: Yes
  • Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
  • Drug screening: No
  • Physical exam: No
  • Psychological exam: No
  • Additional: N/A

Supplemental information

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County

About Williamson County

The Mission Statement for Williamson County Government is to provide excellent customer service while executing strategic, financially sustainable core services that promote a healthy, safe and prosperous county.

Vision Statement: Williamson County is known for its role in providing a superior quality of life for its citizens. The cohesive county government, committed to effective governance, operates as a team to guarantee continual high quality services to its citizens.

The citizens of Williamson County trust their elected officials and participate fully in the governance of the County. The rich heritage and values of the County are the basis of the strong sense of community in which makes Williamson the most desirable county in which to live in the State of Texas.

The county staff and leadership are highly professional and committed to maintaining an integrated sustainable community. There are sufficient physical and human resources to provide the services that the citizens need. There is maximum effort to determine citizen needs and respond to those needs appropriately, while expending the least amount of public funds in a conservative, responsible and efficient manner.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Georgetown, Texas
Year Founded
1848
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