Temporary Employee

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position typically performs basic administrative tasks; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Provides administrative support for the department.
• Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, computer operation, data entry and review.
• Perform the filing, indexing, retrieval / delivery, preparation and shredding of records in the County’s Records Management area.
• May perform tasks which involve driving to various departments around the County.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties and protect operations by keeping personal information confidential.
• Performs and files required metrics and regulatory reports.
• May be asked to provide detailed responses to requests for information.
• Updates supervisor of critical issues / events.
• Assists the public by providing customer service.
• Assists with clerical needs and records destruction.
• Takes precise messages and ensures prompt delivery to appropriate staff.
• Posts, sorts, delivers, and retrieves mail from various departments and USPS as needed.
• Assist with weekly and monthly reports.
• Performs tasks which involve driving to various departments throughout the County.
• Substitute Courier when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; classes will be offered to those interested in pursuing a diploma;
• Six (6) months related administrative experience;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with safe driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Computerized testing may be required. Must be able to meet the minimum requirements for testing.
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• Level 4 CJIS Security Training Required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of personal computers, including Word and Excel.
• Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls;

reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.