Part-Time Receptionist Jobs

Summary

The City of Ottawa currently recruiting for a Part-Time Receptionist for the Neighborhood and Community Services department.

Essential Job Functions

• Answer multi-line phone system, transfer calls to the appropriate department or staff, and answer general questions of the public.
• Assist with filing, scanning, and department supply ordering.
• Assist with preparation and production of educational brochures and forms.
• Prepare mailings for all department functions.
• Greet and direct customers of the Neighborhood and Community Services department.
• Schedule and confirm appointments between customers and department staff.
• Demonstrate a professional and courteous demeanor with all customers in verbal and written communication.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Prefer 1 year of office or related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position.

• Ability to operate computers, calculators, and other office equipment..
• Ability to work under general supervision and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, business entities, and the general public.
• Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with difficult citizens in a calm and patient manner.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions and moderate noise levels

Physical Abilities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must have precise hand-eye coordination, clarity of vision, and three-dimensional vision.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to talk, hear, grasp, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Range: $12.44-$16.80 per hour

Date Opened: July 7, 2023

Date Closed: Open until Filled

Residency: Regular full-time employees are required to establish and maintain residency within a driving distance of 35 miles of Ottawa City Hall within one year from hire.

E-Mail Confirmation: After your application has been received by the City of Ottawa, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 785-229-3634 to verify application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 785-229-3634 or e-mail [email protected].

The City of Ottawa conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3634 at least two days prior to a scheduled test or interview.

The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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