Administrative Specialist

Prince William County Government; Virginia; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Prince William County Department of Public Safety Communications seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide essential support. The role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Virginia Retirement System

Paid Leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Free Online Courses

Job Security

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of related administrative experience required.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Support staff with data collection and reporting.
• Process travel requests and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Mobius

Adobe Pro

Teams/Webex

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community? The Prince William County Department of Public Safety Communications is seeking highly motivated candidates with exceptional interpersonal skills for the position of Administrative Specialist. The successful candidate plays a vital role in providing essential support to the Department of Public Safety Communications. The Department is a diverse and dynamic organization that provides critical emergency services to the citizens, visitors, and businesses in Prince William County.

About This Role:

The ideal candidate will have customer service experience both internally and externally, strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to independently solve problems, and keen attention to detail. The selected applicant will support staff with data collection and reporting, communicate with internal and external customers, and perform clerical duties such as processing travel requests, ordering supplies, and handling basic administrative tasks. This position involves access to confidential and sensitive information and requires a high level of integrity and trust.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of related administrative experience

Preferences:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, Mobius or similar software, Teams/Webex, Adobe Pro, and records management

Special Requirements:

The applicant must pass a comprehensive background investigation after a conditional offer, including criminal history check, driving record check, drug testing, credit check, typing test (minimum WPM 30), medical examination, psychological and polygraph assessments.

Work Schedule:

The normal schedule is Monday through Friday in 8-hour shifts, but due to the dynamic nature of the Communications Center, some schedule adjustments, including after-hours and weekend shifts, may be required.

Starting Salary Range:

$25.44 – $27.98/hr.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Virginia Retirement System
• Paid leave (annual and sick)
• 13 paid holidays and 2 personal days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Enhanced parental and medical leave
• Life insurance
• Coverage of infertility treatments
• Ground ambulance coverage out-of-network
• Retiree health insurance credit (up to 30 years of service)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Free online courses
• Credit Union membership
• Job security and career advancement opportunities

Additional Information:

Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for more details.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Note:

This position description highlights key responsibilities; specific duties may vary based on departmental needs. For the full class description, click here. The description does not constitute a contract and may change as needed.

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.