Part Time Secretary Receptionist

Overview

The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a part-time secretary receptionist for the Lake County Building Inspection Department. Under direction of the Office Manager, performs a wide variety of clerical and secretarial tasks for the Chief Building Official and staff.
Join our dynamic team as a Part Time Secretary Receptionist and become the welcoming face of our Building Inspection Department! This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy office environment, enjoys engaging with people, and excels at multitasking. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring smooth communication and efficient office operations. If you’re organized, personable, and eager to contribute to a positive workplace atmosphere, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your administrative skills while supporting the department.

Duties

• Greet visitors in a welcoming manner and answer their questions while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor at all times
• Manage multi-line phone systems to handle incoming calls efficiently, providing excellent customer service and support
• Schedule appointments for building inspections
• Opening and sorting mail, performing data entry, filing, and document proofreading to ensure accuracy and organization within office records
• Handle correspondence via email and phone, practicing proper phone etiquette and customer support techniques
• Performing various administrative tasks as needed

Skills

• Proven experience in front desk reception or office administration with strong organizational skills
• Excellent computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to operate multi-line phone systems efficiently while maintaining professional phone etiquette and working with visitors at the counter
• Strong clerical skills such as typing quickly with high accuracy, data entry, filing, and proofreading
• Exceptional time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Previous office or customer service experience demonstrating professionalism and reliability
• Experience and knowledge issuing permits is a plus but not required
• Knowledge in the construction field is a plus

Required

• Must be 18
• Must have a valid ID
• Shift is Monday through Friday 8AM-1PM

If you’re motivated by helping others, organized by nature, and eager to contribute your skills to a vibrant team, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $20.08 per hour

Work Location: In person