Salary: $19.36 HourlyLocation : Justice Center - West Chester, PAJob Type: Full Time, Non ExemptJob Number: 03317Department: ProthonotaryDivision: ProthonotaryOpening Date: 11/18/2024Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM EasternWeekly Hours: 35Shift: 8:30am-4:30pmSummary The SSS IV provides intermediate administrative support and clerical duties within their respective department. This person must have strong organization, computer and typing skills.Following is a composite of essential duties, tasks and accountabilities; however, there are additional duties specific to each department. Attached to this job description is a breakdown of specific duties and tasks, by Department. 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.).
Prothonotary
- Answer and direct telephone calls.
- Input case information.
- Audit case files for court employees.
- Stuff envelopes.
- Scan documents
- Work with a variety of computer programs
- Must have good computer skills
- Must be able to type 50+ wpm.
- Extremely detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Primary task for position is data entry which requires excellent typing skills and the ability to sit for long periods of time.
Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- 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.
- Flexibility.
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- 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
Physical Demands:Physical demands will vary by department and may include the following:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; crawl; climb stairs; climb or work on a ladder; twist or rotate at the waist while working; push, lift or carry items; work with office machinery, and work with an uncommon level of noise. The specific vision requirements listed for this position are:
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Depth perception (ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
- Ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment will vary by department from quiet to loud.
- Most departments will work inside 100% of the time (some departments may require working outside).
- Some departments may be required to work under crowded conditions with an aggressive population.
- Some work locations may have strong odors.
- May need to drive in extreme weather conditions.
Other:
- This is a highly visible position requiring strong professionalism.
- Must be able to remain courteous and maintain composure under stressful situations.
- Ability to deal with all types of personalities.
- May need to deal with cash and checks.
- Ability to work extended hours, as required.
- This position requires confidentiality.
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)
02 How many years of general office experience do you have? (general office skills involve: typing, filing, organizational and computer skills)
- None
- less than 1
- 1+
- 2+
- 3+
- 4+
- 5+
- 6+
- 7+
- 8+
- 9+
Required Question