| ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS VACANCY NOTICE |
Receptionist –Position # 51001040 – Temporary
Concord District Mon-Fri Days
Starting Annual Salary: $ 40,745 (Job Grade 3 - CSEA)
The Erie County Department of Public Works Buildings and Grounds Division is seeking an individual to perform work involving serving at a reception desk of a County department, institution, clinic or agency receiving and directing callers and performing routine clerical tasks. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative, technical or clerical employee of higher rank. Responsible for receiving clients, patients, officials and the general public in person or on the phone, referring them to the proper staff member, and maintaining related records and files. Does related work as required.
- Greets callers and directs them to the appropriate staff member, section or department, initiating a routine slip where necessary;
- Maintains files on clients, patients or other callers and ensures that files and records are readily available for staff usage;
- Maintains neatness in the reception room and keeps up bulletin boards;
- Performs routine typing, including letters, case histories, minutes and file records;
- Maintains a log of appointments;
- Receives and distributes incoming messages, packages and mail;
- Operates a small department switchboard;
- Refers telephone calls to proper staff personnel for answer;
- Maintains time and attendance records;
- Performs routine data entry
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and supplemented by one (1) year of office experience which included public contact.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.
Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.
Interested candidates may forward an original application by April 14, 2025 to:
Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk
95 Franklin Street - Rm. 604
Buffalo, New York 14202
Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity