General Purpose This position performs a variety of routine work in connection with the reception services for City Hall, and directs visitors for the following departments: Building, Public Works, Planning & Zoning, and Code Compliance. Supervision Received and Exercised The Solution Center Representative does not have any supervisory responsibilities. This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Answers the 2nd floor main switchboard and directs all incoming calls to the appropriate personnel/department. Responds to customer inquiries. Provides general support and assistance to office staff.
Operates the various City switchboards, as requested. Receives and transmits messages to City staff. Tracks the number of incoming calls and visitors through existing databases.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the city manager or his designee. Additional Duties: Performs other related work as required. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING A High School Diploma or GED equivalent Must possess at least one (1) year experience as a receptionist.
Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be fluent in the English language. Highly desirable to be bilingual, English and Spanish, so as to serve the clientele.
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette. Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and fellow workers.
Must possess excellent customer service skills. Ability to provide general information to callers. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, WordPerfect or a similar word processing program and type at least 30 words per minute. Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Ability to use computers for data entry. Ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes. Ability to meet and deal with the public, members of the department and other official agencies in an effective and courteous manner.
Ability to perform several tasks at one time. Applicants must also complete all requirements established by the City of Doral for employment. Must be a non-smoker.
The minimum requirements may be waived by the City Manager. Physical Requirements: Ability to feel, handle/grasp/touch, crouch, lift small objects, see and express ideas through speaking. Ability to walk from one work site to another.
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.