Processing Assistant IV

*PROCESSING ASSISTANT IV* *JOB TYPE: Full Time* *JOB NUMBER: 113-04-308* *DEPARTMENT: Administrative* *OPENING DATE: 11/22/2023* *CLOSING DATE: 12/6/2023 5:00 PM Eastern* *Description of Duties* Please note: All education, including high school, and all employment history must be included in the body of the application for the application to be considered complete.
Hiring rate - $32,695 After successful completion of one-year probationary period - $34,330 This is a generalist administrative position, filling a number of roles within the administrative unit.
This position will serve as a front desk Receptionist, responsible for greeting all visitors and logging them in on an automated log.
Visitors and clients will be referred to the appropriate worker, unit, or agency.
This position is responsible for filing and maintaining records in an automated document management system, receiving payments, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Mail will be sorted and routed to staff promptly and accurately.
This position will assist with switchboard duties, routing clients to the appropriate staff in a friendly and professional manner.
All agency employees shall be called upon to manage emergency shelters in the event of a disaster.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Significant knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices.
Significant knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports and other materials.
Significant knowledge of accounting procedures, mathematics and their application in the work environment.
Ability to learn and independently apply laws and departmental rules and regulations covering programs and services.
Ability to review and process information to determine conclusions, actions or compliance with applicable laws, rules or regulations.
Ability to apply a variety of work-related formulas or mathematical calculations.
Ability to record, compile, summarize and perform basic analysis of data.
Ability to independently work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties that may be sensitive in nature.
May require ability to supervise and coordinate the work of other staff, student workers or volunteers.
*Minimum Training and Experience* Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Career Readiness Certificate Preferred Fluency in Spanish will be considered a plus.
*Supplemental Information* The Beaufort County Department of Social Services (BCDSS) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or political influence.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
Please call the BCDSS office for assistance.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click on "Application Status".
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants.
The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.
Online Application: https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/beaufortdss You can find assistance with creating your account and steps for completing the application process at this site: https:// www.
governmentjobs.
com/Home/ApplicationGuide Pre-employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background check will be required as a condition of employment.
Valid North Carolina Driver's License Required.
All employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and/or natural disaster.
Address 632 West 5th Street P.
O.
Box 1358 Washington, North Carolina, 27889 Website https://co.
beaufort.
nc.
us/departments/human-services/social-services Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $31,416.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person