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City of Charlotte lists this Office Assistant Senior opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Charlotte Fire Department Front Desk PositionThe front desk is the welcoming face that people see when they come into the Charlotte Fire Department Headquarters. This person should be professional, greet people as they come to HQ, answer phone calls, and other essential duties. They will perform other administrative duties that are assigned by the facilities coordinator. This position will be given the option to work 7am – 4pm or 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Answer phone calls and redirect calls to the correct departmentsAnswer gate phone and open gates for visitorsSecure facility before leaving for the daySort and deliver inter-office mail and packagesCoordinate food deliveries to correct personnel or departmentsMonitor coffee supplies in the kitchen. Contact Facilities Coordinator when supplies are low.Monitor bathroom supplies. Contact Facilities Coordinator when supplies are low.Set up FF Hall for events, meetings, etc.Greet public and direct them to the right department or conference roomConference room scheduling backup to Facilities coordinator and Executive assistant.Expert knowledge of computer programs like Microsoft office, Google chrome, etc.Process Foster Home requests.Maintain and audit the CFD access control system.Assist the Facilities coordinator with light duty staff that are assigned to the front desk.Other administrative duties assigned by the departmentRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge:Microsoft office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)Proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks, SAP, or similar platforms, and experience with ERP systems.Principles and techniques of preparing effective written informational or educational materials.Skills:Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the public and City of Charlotte employees.Organized and able to handle any situation that you are faced with.Goal oriented and willing to take on challenges.ADA and Other Requirements:Positions in this class typically require: grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.Physical Requirements:Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking for extended periods of time.Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks.Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required.Sensory Requirements:Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data entry, and tabulating data.Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and/or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain.Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.Working Conditions:Work is performed in an office setting.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:EMT certified or basic medical knowledgeNotary of PublicPast and present knowledge of the Fire Service (Primarily Charlotte Fire Department).Minimum Qualifications:High School Graduate or Equivalent and Three Years of Experienceor2 Year College Degree and One Year ExperienceorBachelor's Level DegreePreferred Qualifications:Associate's degree in business administration; AND three to five (3-5) years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.Conditions of Employment:The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28202, US
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