Job Description

County Clerk’s Office

Position: Senior Office Assistant/Receptionist

Salary Range: $3,449.00/month - $4,621.00/month; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE

Location Clerk’s Office

Employment Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week); FLSA Non-exempt; Courthouse

Union, Benefits Apply - Open Until Filled

Full Time Benefits Include : • County pays $1,550 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement:

Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0 Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Performs specialized clerical, filing, and data entry duties for one or more office procedures or functions and works with criminal and juvenile defendants for payment of their legal financial obligations. Work is distinguished from Office Assistant I by greater complexity, variety, and nature of duties and tasks. Requires accuracy and the application of human relations skills in a rapid pace work environment. Work is performed with independence after initial introduction to all duties of the position, usually accomplished in six (6) months after employment. General supervision is provided by the County Clerk, or higher-level clerical personnel.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Almost all work is performed in an office or courtroom setting. Must possess physical ability to sit for long periods of time while performing clerical duties, able to lift up to 20 pounds, climb and balance on step stool to obtain or replace files.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, And Requirements: High school diploma or GED from an accredited high school required. Two (2) years of general clerical and reception work experience applicable to this position, at a level equivalent to Office Assistant I; or substituting, on a month for month basis, any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge and ability required. Knowledge of collection procedures is preferred.

Licenses And Other Requirements: Must maintain confidentiality of material and information in office. Must submit to and pass a background check acceptable to the Office.

For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on the Walla Walla County Website where you can apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

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