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V.I. Housing Finance Authority Receptionist in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
DESCRIPTION The Receptionist plays a key role by serving as the first impression of the Authority with meeting and greeting clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Greets clients, ascertain nature of business and direct to appropriate areas, answers telephone, responds to callers routine questions, route calls as appropriate, takes messages and initiates telephone calls as requested. - Performs various administrative/clerical duties in support of office operations including composing, typing, copying and filing correspondence, memo, letters and legal documents, preparing mailings/transmittals and sorting and distributing incoming mail. - Maintains security by following procedures and monitoring - Maintains a safe, clean and tidy receptionist - Maintains inventory of office - Assists with ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office - Monitors and maintains a log of VIHFA vehicles used by - Gathers data and prepares reports, according to instructions from immediate supervisor and completes other technical assignments as assigned. - Assist with maintaining conference room and training room EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED - Education: Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field desirable - Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience as a Receptionist, Front Desk Representative or similar role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer literate to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and desktop publishing; Excellent secretarial skills and knowledge of current standard office procedures; Working knowledge of public agency organizations and functions; Ability to exercise considerable initiative, independent judgment and discretion in performing duties, including confidential matters; Public relations skills; Excellent oral and written communications skills; Ability to be flexible and work under pressure; Ability to work harmoniously with other agency personnel; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments; Knowledge of standard business practices and office protocol; Ability to properly use all standard office equipment; Excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills; Ability to use diplomacy and discretion in giving out information; Ability to provide exceptional customer service; Ability to operate a switchboard. [[SALARY:[[ $33,000 - $36,000 per annum depending upon qualifications. ]{cambria",serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{cambria",serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}