Walla Walla County is hiring: Senior Office Assistant/Receptionist in Walla Wall

Overview

Position: Senior Office Assistant/Receptionist at Walla Walla County

Location: Clerk's Office

Employment Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week); FLSA Non-exempt; Courthouse Union; Benefits Apply

Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $3,449.00/month - $4,621.00/month; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized clerical, filing, and data entry duties for one or more office procedures or functions and works with criminal and juvenile defendants for payment of their legal financial obligations.
• Work is distinguished from Office Assistant I by greater complexity, variety, and nature of duties and tasks.
• Requires accuracy and the application of human relations skills in a rapid pace work environment.
• Work is performed with independence after initial introduction to all duties of the position, usually accomplished in six (6) months after employment.
• General supervision is provided by the County Clerk, or higher-level clerical personnel.

Working Environment and Physical Abilities

• Almost all work is performed in an office or courtroom setting.
• Must possess physical ability to sit for long periods of time while performing clerical duties, and be able to lift up to 20 pounds; able to climb and balance on a step stool to obtain or replace files.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED from an accredited high school required.
• Experience: Two (2) years of general clerical and reception work experience at a level equivalent to Office Assistant I; or substituting, on a month-for-month basis, any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the required knowledge and ability. Knowledge of collection procedures is preferred.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Must maintain confidentiality of material and information in the office.
• Must submit to and pass a background check acceptable to the Office.

How to Apply

For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

Selection Process

Selection is based on qualifications, background check, driving record check, and oral interviews.

Equal Opportunity

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT

Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Government Administration

Benefits

• Full Time Benefits Include:
• County pays $1,550 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members
• Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply
• Wellness program
• Access to MetLife Pet Insurance
• Deferred compensation plans offered
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract)
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.