RECEPTIONIST/DATA CLERK

Starting Rate: $16.00 per hour

Dauphin County Tax Assessment is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Receptionist/Data Clerk. The overall objective of the employee in this role is to perform the following duties: Performs office receptionist duties for public area; greets visitors; answers phones; attends to in-person inquiries within the framework of established office policy; performs data entry, as directed; files and assists visitors as needed. 

The employee in this role is responsible for but not limited to performing the following essential functions for this position.

Essential Functions:

1. Communicates effectively with officials, coworkers, and public, both in person, by telephone, and internet inquires. 
2. Understands assessment practices and taxation based on assessed property values and operate within the office guidelines for delivery of information.
3. Answers incoming calls and ascertain where to appropriately direct an inquiry if unable to adequately assist the caller or visitor.
4. Accurately processes information (data entry) supplied to update data bases.
5. Performs general office operations such as operate office equipment, i.e., PC with proprietary software and Microsoft operation systems, telephone systems, fax, copier, printers, microfilm readers, and calculator.
6. Performs Uniform Parcel Identifier certification – document review prior to recording with the Recorder of Deed’s Office utilizing PC with DEVNET-proprietary software.
7. Processes mailing as required.
8. Files, retrieves, and sorts alphabetically and numerically.
9. Inputs address changes into database on a regular basis.
10. Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program, plus additional secretarial and computer training required.  Previous experience working in a secretarial/clerical setting is preferred.

Other Job Duties:

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Other Requirements:

A favorable criminal background check is required.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.