BASIC FUNCTION: Operate a telephone switchboard at District or school-site office; perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties; provide routine information to the public; perform receptionist duties, greeting and directing visitors.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Operation of telephone switchboard.
- Telephone techniques and etiquette.
- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Basic computer operation.
- Basic math.
- Postage regulations.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
- Operate an assigned switchboard at District or school-site office.
- Perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties.
- Provide information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Work independently with constant interruptions.
- Receive the public tactfully and courteously.
- Operate office equipment including typewriter, calculator, copier and postage machine.
- Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain records and files.
- Work confidentially with discretion.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Basic math.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of general clerical experience, including typing, public contact and the operation of a phone switchboard. Henderson County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
OTHER REQUIREMENT : Physical, TB Skin test, drug screen and criminal background check are required. This position is a paygrade 21, 8 hours per day, 181 days per year.
