Office Assistant

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chesapeake, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA seeks an administrative support specialist to join a municipal-government oriented team. You will perform clerical duties, data entry, recordkeeping, and customer service by phone, email, and in person.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of experience, and a valid driver's license; there may be extended hours and emergency duties beyond the usual scope.

Formación

• Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE.
• Minimum of six months full-time equivalent experience in administrative support.
• Valid driver’s license in compliance with City driving standards.
• Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Excellent customer service

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Educación

High school diploma or GED/HSE

Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain within six months

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Data entry systems

Invoice processing

Recordkeeping

Fleet management systems

Descripción del empleo

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE.

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months of full-time equivalent experience in administrative support.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver’s license in compliance with City driving standards.

Special Requirement(s): Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, clerical, or office support position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with data entry, recordkeeping, invoice processing, and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including experience assisting customers by telephone, email, and in person.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and make corrections.
• Experience using computerized financial, fleet management, or work order systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and maintain confidentiality when handling departmental information.
• Previous experience in a municipal government or fleet maintenance environment is a plus.
• Notary Public: Current commission as a Virginia Notary Public or willingness and ability to obtain a Virginia Notary Public commission within six (6) months of employment.