Job Summary and Essential Functions This position typically provides the performance of basic administrative tasks; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Creates and/or maintains documents and databases,
- Updates supervisor of critical issues/events.
- Provides detailed responses to requests for information; reviews and updates administrative procedures.
- Prepares and files required metrics and regulatory reports.
- Assists the public by providing customer service.
- Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, light data entry and computer operation.
- Maintains inventory and stocks office supplies.
- Prepares and reconciles deposits.
- Performs data entry and review, correcting errors.
- Processes forms and information.
- Researches and looks up information regarding daily activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Two (2) years of related experience;
Special Requirements:
- Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 71 is required for this position;
- Word score of 45 and Excel score of 40 required for this position;
- Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
- A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of personal computers, including Word.
- Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage.
- Skill in the use of general office equipment.
- Ability to accept payments.
- Ability to manage inventory and property.
Physical Demands This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work Conditions The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. This position will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Normal schedule is twenty (20) hours per week between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am and 5:00pm Friday and Saturday. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.
Benefits
Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:
- Personal Leave (Pro-Rata)
- Twelve (12) Paid Holidays (Pro-Rata)
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program