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Salary: $18.75 - $19.57 Hourly

Location : Boise, ID

Job Type: Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number: 02303

Department: Clerk - Elections

Opening Date: 08/15/2024

General Summary

Ada County is a great place to work We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Clerk's Office team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.18% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

If you have ever voted, filed paperwork for a court case, picked up a marriage license or applied for a permit in Ada County, we have helped you. We do our best each and every day to make sure your experiences working with our office go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

We've worked to make this website easy to use. In many cases, you can find what you need online without having to make a trip to the courthouse or pick up the phone to call. However, we are always here and ready to help you - whether that is working with the courts, our indigent services team, looking at the county's financials or one of the many other areas we oversee.

It is our goal to provide the best service possible and we look forward to helping you.

Learn more about Ada County Clerk's Office by visiting their website. Ada County Clerk's Office

Required: Updated Resume and Cover Letter must be submitted with application.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Receptionist is the first point of contact with customers and visitors to the office. The position performs various office support functions, greets visitors to the office, answers telephones, transfers calls, answers routine questions, and provides information of a general nature. Additionally, the Receptionist may assist with clerical duties such as filing, typing, data entry, assisting staff members, and performing other special projects as requested. This position is located in the Elections Division of the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder's Office.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The incumbent works under general supervision to carry out work assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, procedures, and Idaho Code.

Essential Functions

• Provides front-facing, first-line support to staff and customers;
• Greets visitors to the office in-person;
• Answers multiple phone lines and redirects to appropriate persons;
• Responds to routine questions and refers non-routine questions to appropriate persons;
• Screens calls;
• Sorts, distributes and responds to email inbox and regular mail;
• Performs data entry;
• Sorts and files documents;
• Maintains phone lists;
• Maintains and organizes the Elections lobby.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors and escorts visitors per security requirements;
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience;
• Knowledge of office routines and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Knowledge of modern databases with a focus on data entry;
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer;
• Skill in the operation of multiple phone lines;
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to collaborate on team projects.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license;
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation;
• Incumbents may be required to provide their own transportation for travel between various county offices and departments;
• Working hours are generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may vary with the needs of the County. During elections time (up to four times a year) will include some evening and/or weekend work, including overtime. In the event of serious systems problems, additional hours may be required.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

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