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Receptionist Jobs in Tysons Corner, VA at Ridgeline International
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Executive Assistant, performs advanced secretarial and administrative work. To provide excellent customer service to an extensive number of walk-in customers as well as callers and through electronic communications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
As the front desk receptionist for the City Centre, you will greet and welcome guests before directing them to appropriate department during regular business hours and during evening city council, events, and public meetings.
Answers phone and directs all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently.
Performs special projects as directed by the Executive Assistant.
Schedules bi-weekly Mayor and City Council dinners and keeps a spreadsheet of each District Representative meal choices.
Prioritizes and manages multiple projects simultaneously with follow through on issues in a timely manner.
Reviews and summarizes miscellaneous reports and documents.
Schedules and coordinates calendars appointments for various community organizations.
Assist the Executive Assistant in coordinating public meetings, preparation of presentations, and other meeting materials as needed.
Manage signage for posting meetings.
Keep an orderly, safe, and clean lobby area, offering coffee to guests, who are waiting for services.
Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring logbook, and issuing visitor badges.
Maintain and keep inventory of the elected officials and city staff’s business cards at the front desk.
Keep track of breakroom and coffee service supplies and notify the Facility Services when supplies are needed.
Sort, and mail packages for different departments as directed.
Schedule through Facility Services when floors and restrooms need deep cleaning services and/or waxing.
Submit service requests to Facility Services as needed.
Schedule shredding services through Facility Services.
Performs all other job-related activities as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
Two (2) years of study at an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of experience performing work related to the described duties.
Or equivalent education, and/or experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Exercises discretion and sound judgment, maintains confidentiality.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Strong people skills, ability to work in a team environment when required, high degree of tact.
Ability to work independently and proactively, demonstrates initiative.
Exercise independent thinking and good judgment.
Ability to interpret policies, administrative regulations, legislation and accurately explain to others.
Ability to maintain confidentially and exercise considerable skill in handling sensitive information and data.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct letters, memos, staff meeting minutes and other written documents.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee sits in an office or computer room.
ENTERPRISE CULTURE:
In support of our vision, our organizational culture works to maintain a safe and beautiful community and promote sustainable projects and activities. This is done by attracting and retaining a talented and diverse group of individuals who encompass our shared values through exceptional teamwork and collaboration, innovative thinking, a commitment to professional development, and community stewardship. What makes us unique is our harmonious work environment, forward-thinking, innovative, and non-restrictive approach toward successful service deliverables and outcomes. In turn, we offer a competitive and exceptional benefits package, flexible work hours, remote work opportunities, modern office design, green space, a brand new public safety building, Permits, Engineering & Planning (PEP) building, and a new state-of-the-art City Centre.
MORAL CHARACTER:
The employee must possess and continue to maintain throughout the role a commitment to the essential moral values that build character and instill positive and healthy interactions with others (Respect, honesty, compassion, education, not harming others, hard work, kindness, responsibility, courage, and gratitude). In addition to, the (5) five principles of autonomy, justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and fidelity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee constantly works in a normal office environment.
The employee may perform duties outdoors while conducting official business which will require limited local travel.
Employee may be required to attend evening and weekend meetings and may be required to assist in unique events.
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Title: Receptionist
Company: Ridgeline International
Location: Tysons Corner, VA
