What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works/Solid Waste - Office Assistance-Senior position at City of Hampton, VA?

Salary : $35,818.00 - $39,400.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 08492

Department : SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Function

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform a variety of complex / advanced clerical, administrative and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of office support activities, ranging from routine to complex duties. This job works under general supervision according to set procedures and may act as a lead worker.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of clerical or administrative experience.
Requires the ability to efficiently use a computer and other office equipment to complete tasks.
Requires good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; good understanding of business arithmetic and English.
Requires the ability to : learn complex computer programs; maintain records and attention to detail; follow complex oral and written instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations.
Must have effective oral and written communication and customer service skills.
May require a functional knowledge of tools, materials, equipment and supplies that are specific to an individual department or division. May be required to complete a skills-based assessment.

Additional Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all information; the ability to make sound independent judgments within the context of established departmental and City policies and procedures.

Requires contact with other City departments, the general public and other agencies.

The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment :

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Reimbursement accounts

Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the

The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the

Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the

Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.

Other forms of leave include :

Maternity Leave

Parental Bonding Leave

Care for Sick Parent Leave

Birthday Leave

Personal day (available every quarter)

The ten paid holidays each year include :

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Employee's birthday

A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Training and Career Development : The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government / business knowledge and skill development.

Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or

Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

Have you graduated from high school or successfully completed a GED?

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of responsible clerical experience? TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE.

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

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Salary : $35,818 - $39,400

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