Receptionist / General Clerk II

We are currently looking for a Receptionist / General Clerk II for a contract position with the Department of Justice / United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) located in Memphis, Tennessee.  This is initially for a 1-year contract with 2 additional optional years (for a total of 3 years) with the USAO.  Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and be able to clear an extensive background check / clearance investigation by the Department of Justice.

The individual will provide receptionist support as well as the administrative and clerical duties outlined below:

• Serves as Information Receptionist for the USAO. Receives telephone calls to the office and transfers calls to appropriate personnel.
  
• Receives visitors to the USAO, enters information into the Visitor Management System, and refers each visitor to the appropriate person or office as appropriate and determined by local procedure.
  
• Responds to inquiries, providing general information regarding office programs.
  
• Explains applicable security rules, regulations, and procedures regarding visitors to employees, managers, and visitors.
  
• Receives, reviews, and distributes hand delivered incoming mail.
  
• Assists in maintaining property records and conducting inventory. Requests issuance, return and repairs of non-expendable office equipment and furniture.
  
• Performs office automation duties and other administrative support duties – stocking supplies, timekeeper, filing, assisting with government vehicles.
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma is required (an undergraduate degree is preferred).
  

• The contractor must have a minimum of 1-2 years of administrative experience in a professional office environment. 
  
• Good oral and written communication skills.
  
• Good attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions.
  
• Experience interacting with the public.
  
• Skilled with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
• Good organizational skills.
  

This is a full time / 40 hours per week position.  Candidates will be working onsite each day (telework is not available for this role).  This position offers the accrual of 2-weeks of paid time off each year, paid federal holidays and is eligible to enroll in our health benefits program.