County of Chester, PA is Hiring a Support Staff IV - District Attorney Near West Chester, PA
Salary: $19.36 Hourly Location : Justice Center - West Chester, PA Job Type: Full Time, Non Exempt Job Number: 02697 Department: District Attorney Division: District Attorney Opening Date: 02/29/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Weekly Hours: 35 Shift: 8:30am-4:30pm Summary
The SSSIV provides entry-level administrative support and clerical duties. Specifically, as the Warrants/Extradition Assistant for the District Attorney's Office, responsibilities include entering/deleting warants, providing back-up coverage for the LEDO (Law Enforcement Data Operator) computer, a week long rotating on-call duty and any additional necessary duties as they arise within this unit. Heavy data entry experience and attention to detail is necessary for this position. ANY OTHER DUTIES OUTLINED BELOW DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and must be computer proficient. Must be available for week long on-call duty on a rotating basis (usually once a month). A criminal background check will be performed.
Essential Duties
Essential duties, tasks and accountabilities will vary by department and may include the following:
Receptionist/customer service duties (answer phones, make outgoing calls, direct calls, greet visitors).
Typing and data entry (prepare and distribute lists, transcription, maintain statistical data, proofreading).
Clerical duties (fax, copy, print, etc.).
Maintain databases, logs and spreadsheets.
Sort and distribute incoming mail.
Maintain and order supplies.
Filing and indexing (locate and pull files, re-file, update and maintain records).
Perform special projects as assigned (e.g., research, training, run errands, etc.).
Perform other duties, tasks and office functions, as required (e.g., attend meetings, facilitate meetings, etc.).
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Minimum of one year of general office experience.
Intermediate skills in using a personal computer and various software packages
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong typing skills (minimum of 50 wpm).
Ability to use office machines (fax, copier, calculator, etc.).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong grammar and spelling skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management.
Preferred Skills:
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with courses in Office Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
Customer service experience.
Ability to establish priorities and carry tasks to completion.
Strong ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ability to multi-task.
Accurate and detail oriented.
Ability to follow office protocol.
Strong knowledge of county policies and procedures.
Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Intermediate Word skills
Intermediate Excel skills
Intermediate Access skills
Intermediate PowerPoint skills
Intermediate Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
Intermediate Internet skills (for research purposes)
PeopleSoft Financial and/or HR skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. 01
What is your highest level of education?
No formal Education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)
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How many years of general office experience do you have? (general office skills involve: typing, filing, organizational and computer skills)