What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk III (Receptionist) position at York County Government?
About us
York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.
Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
About the Department:The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office:
General Sessions, the criminal division of South Carolina’s Circuit Courts, is General Sessions is sometimes referred to as the “high” court for criminal offenses because all felony criminal charges and most misdemeanor criminal charges that carry more than 30 days and/or a fine of more than $500 are heard in General Sessions.
The magistrate and municipal courts, meanwhile, typically handle misdemeanors where the maximum penalty does not exceed 30 days and/or a $500 fine. There are exceptions to this general rule, however, and some misdemeanor offenses can be heard in either General Sessions or the Magistrate/Municipal courts.
About our opportunity
We invite you to apply to join The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office as a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt Clerk III (Receptionist) in the Family Court Office located in Rock Hill. The purpose of this position is to provide specialized clerical assistance to help ensure effective and efficient Solicitor’s Office operations; to provide professional, courteous customer service at all times.
Projected Hiring Range: $17.19 - $21.49 per hour. Salary is based on qualifications.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours per week).
Our Total Compensation Package:
- Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answers the telephone; provide accurate information to callers and/or forward calls to appropriate personnel; take messages as needed; greets and assists office visitors.
- Attends training, meetings, seminars, or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Receives, researches, and responds to inquiries, request for assistance, and concerns from other County departments, divisions, outside agencies, and public.
- Locates and relays case information to attorneys as requested.
- Compiles data for and prepare various records and reports as required by the department, County, and other agencies.
- Prepares, types, processes, copies, files, distributes mail, or transmits various forms, records, reports, legal documents, notices, memos, correspondence, and other documents. Establishes and maintains the department filing system.
- Provides routine-to-moderately complex clerical support to supervisor and department staff, performing such duties as scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments, maintaining calendars, researching and compiling information for reports, composing and/or preparing routine and confidential reports and correspondence.
- Performs other routine clerical work, including but not limited to: copying documents, filing, retrieving files, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, assembling materials, delivering documents to other offices, running errands, ordering supplies, processing incoming and outgoing mail, and shredding documents.
About you
Experience and Education:
- High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) years of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Certifications:
- NCIC Certification preferred.
Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer
Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $17 - $21
