Messenger / Receptionist

Government of the Virgin Islands

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The employee in this position works under the general direction of a higher level official and is responsible for routinely mailing and routing. He/she performs clerical and technical work operating a PBX Console / telephone system to route incoming, outgoing and interoffice calls. He/she also performs general messenger work, collecting, receiving, and delivering incoming and outgoing mail or packages. As directed, he/she may also be involved in the performance of light custodial work, or general office tasks of a simple and routine nature.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• a minimum of two (2) years experience as a clerk or receptionist or similarly related experience
• must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the operation of a multi-phone system and the organizational of the Agency in order to direct calls.
• Knowledge of office machines and equipment.
• Ability to handle heavy traffic loads under pressure.
• Ability to handle all persons with courtesy.
• Knowledge of the functions, locations, and organizational components of the Agency (to sort and deliver mail) and most governmental offices.
• Knowledge of mail handling for processing documents/ packages efficiently.
• Ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Time stamps, assorts and routes incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail for distribution.
• Verifies information on all outgoing mail for accuracy.
• Delivers and/or picks up mail and packages.
• Prepares packages and separates mail for postal delivery.
• Receives all incoming telephone calls, provides general information to callers, and route calls and takes messages.
• Types labels, envelopes, vendor letters, returned checks, lists and other documents.
• Distributes materials and manages operating cleaning supplies.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED