Office Services Specialist: Customer-Facing Admin & Scheduling

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health's Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are seeking an Office Services Specialist to provide administrative support and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will handle general office tasks, data entry, scheduling, and timesheets, acting as the first point of contact for program inquiries while upholding established policies and procedures.

This role offers state benefits and the opportunity to contribute to community health in the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office and administrative principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Ability to interpret and follow established procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing.
• Considerable skill in the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Routine office and administrative responsibilities.
• Scheduling meetings, data entry, routine transactions, preparing correspondence.
• Maintaining records and assisting with timekeeping/payroll for the unit.
• First point of contact for program inquiries and directing questions appropriately.

Skills

Office knowledge

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Customer communication

Timekeeping systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Virginia Department of Health's Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are seeking an Office Services Specialist to provide administrative support and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will handle general office tasks, data entry, scheduling, and timesheets, acting as the first point of contact for program inquiries while upholding established policies and procedures.

This role offers state benefits and the opportunity to contribute to community health in the