Office Associate

Office Associate, Carroll County Workforce Development

Information

• Pay Range (Grade): Hourly Rate $19.56 - $31.30 (C07)
• Other Compensation Offered: Overtime, Compensatory Time
• Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Organization: Economic Development - CCWD
• Location: Multi-Service Center
• Classification: Non-Exempt (41052)
  
  

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

What You Will Do

The Office Associate for Carroll County Workforce Development plays an important role in providing reception and clerical support to the department. You will support the office by answering phone calls, scheduling meetings, and filing documents to maintain organization. We are looking for a team player who is ready to assist professionals supporting job seekers. Your day-to-day will include decisions to prioritize needs, ensuring smooth correspondence with visitors, partners, outside agencies, and County employees.

Essential Duties

• Greet and assist visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner. Serve as a point of contact for County agencies, partner agencies and customers.
• Answer phone calls, taking messages and redirecting as appropriate.
• Perform general support functions such as scheduling meetings, distributing mail, and retrieving information. Develop and distribute e-calendar via electronic mailing list.
• Perform data entry using an electronic platform.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
  
  

How You Will Succeed

Your Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
• Data Entry (Intermediate)
• Multitasking (Introductory)
• Calendar and Scheduling Software (Introductory)
  
  

Your Strengths

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Attention to Detail
• Digital Literacy
• Professionalism
• Fostering Communication
• Information Management
• Planning and Organizing
  
  

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• One or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
  
  

Additional Information

• May require completion of a basic computer skills assessment.
  
  

Why You Will Love Working Here

All the Benefits You Need

Carroll County Government Is Dedicated To Fostering a Culture Focused On The Total Well-being Of Our Employees. For Eligible Employees, This Includes

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
  
  

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.