Administrative Specialist

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg Public Utilities Department is seeking an Administrative Specialist for a temporary full-time role. The position includes accounts payable responsibilities and general administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience, with a schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

A background check is required. Compensation includes a salary range and full benefits in line with City policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of specialized administrative support experience.
• Availability to work Mondays–Fridays 8:00am–5:00pm.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume office support with accounts payable and related duties.
• Perform administrative processing including data entry and records maintenance.
• Use standard office equipment and technology.
• Prioritize competing demands.
• Maintain professionalism consistent with City policies.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Records maintenance

Office administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you seeking a temporary opportunity where you can use your detail-oriented accounts payable skills? If so, join the City of Harrisonburg Public Utilities Department as an Administrative Specialist and help keep essential services running smoothly.

The Administrative Specialist position is a full-time role with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $20.45 - $22.50 per hour. An exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

In this Administrative Specialist role, you’ll:

• Provide high-volume office support with accounts payable and other related duties;
• Perform administrative processing, including data entry and records maintenance;
• Use standard office equipment and technology;
• Prioritize competing demands; and
• Maintain professionalism consistent with City policies.

A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in the Administrative Specialist class specification.

• High school diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience providing specialized administrative support and office operations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Availability to work during normal business hours (Mondays – Fridays from 8:00am – 5:00pm), with the exact schedule and number of hours dependent on the selected candidate’s availability and business needs.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and must receive satisfactory results.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.