Full Time Front Desk Receptionist

Opening Date: August 13, 2026

Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Pay Range: $20.95 - $29.88

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This position is eligible for the extensive benefits the City of West Jordan offers! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, plus up-front and matching Health Savings Account contributions. Employees also have access to our brand-new Employee Health Center located at City Hall, receive contributions to a pension account through Utah Retirement System, as well as deferred savings account match options. Enjoy work-life balance with substantial paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The City also offers tuition reimbursement and down payment assistance programs!

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision and direction of the City Recorder’s Office, performs a variety of reception and customer service duties; and provides general information and assistance to the public.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Serve as initial contact/resource person for City Hall reception desk; screen calls, assist and direct visitors, and mail.

Provide excellent customer service with strong communication, organizational and time management skills

Answer and direct a high volume of phone calls, related to City services. Respond to complaints and requests for information and assistance; interpret and explain regulations, procedures, policies, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries and complaints from the public, City staff, representatives of other organizations, and others; research and gather information to provide accurate answers and information; refer more technical questions or issues to appropriate City staff; ensure follow up to unanswered inquiries.

Make reservations and arrange conferences and/or meetings.

Receive and sort all incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.

Assist with data entry of utility payments

Receive payments or fees; issue receipts; maintain records of transactions.

Provide technical assistance to citizens regarding department policies, procedures, services, and operations

Provides administrative support to the Administrative Services Department

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education High school diploma or GED.

Experience
One year of customer service, office support or office administrative assistant experience. Spanish speaking highly desirable.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Utah Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

General use of a personal computer, software, 10-key calculator, phone, copy machine, internet, and document imaging scanner.

Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computer equipment.

Techniques in public relations.

Skill with:

Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.

Following verbal and written procedures and instructions.

Maintaining a congenial working relationship with public, staff, and other agencies.

Working well under high pressure situations.

Ability to:

Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions.

Adapt to changing priorities.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.

Maintain a positive, professional, and empathetic attitude toward customers at all times.

Apply tact and judgement to deal with and influence people.

Maintain confidentiality of documents and information.

Work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies

Working well under high pressure situations. Stay calm under pressure.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in a standard office environment which includes reaching, bending, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and listening.

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