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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Office Assistant I (Zoo)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  March 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  3130/1492

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To serve as receptionist and to provide clerical support to the City of Little Rock Zoo.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Director of the Zoo.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Answers the telephone and routes callers to appropriate personnel; refers visitors and delivery persons to appropriate personnel.

 

2.         Answers questions and provides information regarding zoo hours, admission prices, special events, and Zoo location to persons calling and visiting the Zoo.

 

3.         Makes reservations for groups planning to visit the Zoo; completes worksheet with pertinent information (dates, number attending, etc.); enters information into microcomputer utilizing database software; prints reports and distributes to appropriate personnel.

 

4.         Operates a microcomputer with database software to enter information and maintain computerized files and records relating to maintenance expenses and projects.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Prepares outgoing mail; receives and sorts incoming mail; distributes to appropriate personnel.

 

2.         Sorts, files, and retrieves hard copies of documents according to alphabetic filing system.

 

3.         Makes photocopies of correspondence and other printed material, using photocopying machine; receives and sends facsimile copies, using facsimile machine.

 

4.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.


JOB TITLE:  Office Assistant I (Zoo)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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Lifting (lbs.)

 

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Carrying (lbs.)

 

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Stooping, Bending

 

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Kneeling, Squatting

 

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Walking

 

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Standing

 

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Sitting

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Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)

 

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Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel

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Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)

 

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Eye-Hand Coordination

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Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)

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Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)

 

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Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

 

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Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)

 

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Hearing

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

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Outdoor Weather Conditions

 

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Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)

 

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Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

 

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Work in High, Precarious Places

 

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Fumes or Dust

 

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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

 

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Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)

 

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Low Noise (e.g., business office)

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Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)

 

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Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)

 

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