Salary: $35,086.00 – $44,801.00 Annually
Location : Hanover, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202300190
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Opening Date: 08/04/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
General Description: This is a paraprofessional position. The incumbent performs administrative support tasks and manages projects.
Organization: The Administrative Assistant position is part of Hanover County’s Career Development Program (CD). The Administrative Assistant Ladder has four (4) levels ranging from Administrative Assistant I to Senior Administrative Assistant. Incumbents normally report to a Department Head or Manager and supervise no staff. However, Senior Administrative Assistants may serve as workflow leaders to lower level Administrative Assistants.
Essential Functions:
• Prepares correspondence, payment vouchers and other essential paperwork.
• Establishes and maintains computer and paper files and records.
• Performs necessary office support activities as directed.
• Provides superior customer service to callers and visitors to the Department.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Maintains calendars and schedules.
• Makes travel arrangements.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
• None Known
B. Environment
• Office
C. Physical Effort
• Minimal
D. Non-exempt
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer Skills, required. Ability to type 35 – 45 Words Per Minute, minimum. Knowledge of office procedures, preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain records, organize, use the telephone, listen, understand and follow directions. Ability to learn the policies and procedures of and the services provided by the agency to which assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees and the general public.
Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with previous administrative experience and training in Office Support Technology preferred – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience up to an Associate Degree.
Special Conditions:
• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Pre-employment typing test
• CPS (Child Protective Services) Check – DSS, CSB, Community Resources and Court Services only
• U.S. Citizenship Required – Sheriff’s Office only
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Mandatory Participant in the Citizen Emergency Response On-call Plan (DSS ONLY)
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License (DPU ONLY)
Revision Date: November 2022
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you ever been convicted of domestic assault?
- Yes
- No
04
In your lifetime, have you had multiple convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you willing to work overtime, nights, weekends, or holidays?
- Yes
- No
Required Question