Administrative Specialist

Salary: $25.44 - $27.98 Hourly
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
Division: ADMIN
Opening Date: 05/12/2025
Closing Date: 5/25/:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: B23
Hiring Salary: $25.44 - $27.98

Introduction
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community? The Prince William County Department of Public Safety Communications is seeking highly motivated candidates with exceptional interpersonal skills for the position of Administrative Specialist. The successful candidate plays a vital role in providing essential support to the Department of Public Safety Communications. The Department is a diverse and dynamic organization that provides critical emergency services to the citizens, visitors, and businesses in Prince William County.
About This Role:
The ideal candidate will have customer service experience both internally and externally, have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to independently solve problems and have keen attention to detail. The selected applicant will serve on the administrative team by supporting staff with data collection and reporting, communicating with internal and external customers, and clerical duties such as processing travel requests, ordering supplies as needed and performing basic administrative duties. This position has access to confidential and sensitive information and must demonstrate a high level of integrity and trust.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of related administrative experience.

Preferences: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, Mobius or similar, Teams/Webex, Adobe Pro and records management.
Special Requirements: The applicant must pass a post-conditional offer comprehensive background investigation, including criminal history check, driving record check, drug testing, credit check, typing test (minimum WPM 30), medical examination, psychological and polygraph assessments.
Work Schedule: The normal schedule is Monday through Friday in 8-hour increments, but the ever changing and challenging dynamics in the Communications Center may demand some short notice adjustments to work schedule, including some after hours and weekends.
Starting Salary Range: $25.44 - $27.98/hr.

We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities. We offer comprehensive, affordable health care options and other benefits to include:

• Excellent Pay
• The Virginia Retirement System
• Paid accrued annual and sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 2 paid personal days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Enhanced Parental and Medical Leave programs
• Life insurance
• Coverage of infertility treatments
• "Out-of-network" ground ambulance coverage
• Retiree health insurance credit benefit of $6.50 x years of service (maxed at 30 years)
• Flexible spending programs
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Free access to online courses
• Credit Union membership eligibility
• Job security
• Opportunities for career growth, advancement specialization and so much more.

Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click herePSLFfor additional information.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To review the class description in its entirety, click The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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01

I understand that the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. A resume WILL NOT be considered in determining my qualifications for this position. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in the Education and Work Experience sections on the application will be credited.

• have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Please select the option that best represents your highest level of completed education.

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• H.S. diploma/GED equivalency or higher
• None of the above

03

Please select the option that best represents your administrative experience. Please make sure your response is reflective of the information included in your application.

• 4 or more years
• 3 years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 1 year or less experience
• No experience

04

How many years of experience do you have providing customer service via the telephone to the general public?

• 5 or more years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 1 year or less experience
• None

05

Have you ever applied to Prince William County Department of Public Safety Communications before?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to the question above, please provide the approximate month and year you previously applied for. If you answered no, please type N/A
07

Do you have experience in the following? Choose as many as applies.

• Oracle / Internally Mobius
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Teams/Webex
• Records Management
• Adobe Pro
• None of the above

08

Customer service is a crucial aspect of this job. Communicating with citizens and providing excellent customer service is essential. Do you have experience in this area?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you fluent in any language other than English?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "yes" to the question above, list the languages you are fluent in.
Required Question