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Williamson County Administration Building Receptionist

Reporting directly to the Office Administrator, responsible for providing information, assistance, and guidance to the various Williamson County Administration Building visitors and callers.

Provides customer service to internal and external customers via telephone, email and in person.

Retrieves, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and faxes.

Provides information and directions to all visitors and callers including coordinating assistance for internal and external agencies.

Oversees conference rooms and commissioner courtroom calendars for booking and use.

Enters workorders for repairs and collaborates with county staff on maintenance issues.

Performs light housekeeping and maintains visitor areas and common spaces.

Assists department staff and management with events and other clerical duties as needed.

Attends all meetings and trainings as required.

Performs special duties as assigned.

Reception Assignment

Provides coverage at a reception desk to assist visitors and callers.

Handles and manages all event calendars for the Administration building and facilities.

Prepares and set up courtroom for weekly Commissioners Court.

Serves as back-up to the switchboard assignment.

Switchboard Assignment

Operates county switchboard and answers phone calls to be routed to appropriate department.

Assists with translating calls as needed.

Assists and maintains internal and external phone numbers and addresses database.

Serves as back-up to the reception assignment.

Organization Relationships

Reports directly to Office Administrator.

Direct Reports No.

Physical Demands

Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying.

Environmental Factors

Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment.

Irregular Hours

Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required.

May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

High school diploma or GED.

One (1) year of customer service experience.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and multi-line telephone processes.

Licenses and Certifications

N/A.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit our website at

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.