Public Health Office & Reception Specialist

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health in Virginia Beach is seeking an Office Services Specialist to serve as the main receptionist and provide general administrative support in our Environmental Health divisions. The role includes a small billing/cash-handling component and collaboration with three full-time clerical staff, four EH Supervisors, and 19 EH Specialists.

Responsibilities include administrative support, office correspondence, customer service, and records maintenance, with a focus on

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

• Performs routine office and administrative duties.
• Responds to inquiries and requests for information.
• May coordinate meetings; record and transcribe meeting minutes.
• Prepares reports as requested.
• Maintains filing system and audits records for accuracy.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

Procedural interpretation

Customer service

Office equipment operation

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Virginia Department of Health in Virginia Beach is seeking an Office Services Specialist to serve as the main receptionist and provide general administrative support in our Environmental Health divisions. The role includes a small billing/cash-handling component and collaboration with three full-time clerical staff, four EH Supervisors, and 19 EH Specialists.

Responsibilities include administrative support, office correspondence, customer service, and records maintenance, with a focus on