Office Associate – Carroll County Workforce Development

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/

Job Description

The Office Associate for Carroll County Workforce Development plays an important role in providing reception and clerical support to the department. You will support the office by answering phone calls, scheduling meetings, and filing documents to maintain organization. We are looking for a team player who is ready to assist professionals supporting job seekers. Your day-to-day will include decisions to prioritize needs, ensuring smooth correspondence with visitors, partners, outside agencies, and County employees.
Essential Duties
• Greet and assist visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner. Serve as a point of contact for County agencies, partner agencies and customers.
• Answer phone calls, taking messages and redirecting as appropriate.
• Perform general support functions such as scheduling meetings, distributing mail, and retrieving information. Develop and distribute e-calendar via electronic mailing list.
• Perform data entry using an electronic platform.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
How You Will Succeed
Your Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
• Data Entry (Intermediate)
• Multitasking (Introductory)
• Calendar and Scheduling Software (Introductory)
Your Strengths
• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Attention to Detail
• Digital Literacy
• Professionalism
• Fostering Communication
• Information Management
• Planning and Organizing

Please visit our website at https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov to apply.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• One or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Additional Information
• May require completion of a basic computer skills assessment.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: $19.56 – $31.30
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
• Generous paid time off • 13 Paid Holidays • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance. • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  TUESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  WEDNESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  THURSDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  FRIDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 01/24/2025