Administrative Specialist

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Prince William County, VA
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Salary: $25.44 - $48.52 Hourly
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: FINANCE
Division: REAL ESTATE ASESSMENT
Opening Date: 05/27/2025
Closing Date: 6/3/:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: B23
Hiring Salary: $25.44 to $36.98 per hour

Introduction
Prince William County is searching for a creative, talented, organized Administrative Specialist to support a staff of 35 in the Real Estate Assessments Office in Woodbridge, Virginia.
About This Role:

Under the direct guidance of a supervisor, incumbents perform a broad range of administrative support work ranging from routine to complex. Responsibilities include monitoring and managing the office budget, processing payroll, assisting with our tax relief programs, and responding to a range of inquiries from staff and the public.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of experience in customer service and administrative support
Preferences:
  • Experience leading a team
  • Proficiency with financial databases
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Proficient with MS Office products
  • Ability to multitask
  • Experience managing a budget
  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Ability to exercise good time management with minimal supervision
  • Skills to establish and maintain effective working relationship with County employees and the general public
Special Requirements: none
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8-4:30 or 8:30-5:00 in our Woodbridge office.
Starting Salary Range: $25.44 to $36.98 per hour, 1950 hours per year
Note: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; 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. Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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
  • 11 paid holidays and 4 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.

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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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I understand that 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.
  • Yes
  • No
02

Do you have a High school diploma or G.E.D.?
  • Yes
  • No
03

How many years of experience do you have in customer service and administrative support?
  • 3 or more years of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • None
04

How many years of experiences do you have leading a team?
  • 3 or more year of experience
  • 1 to 2 years of experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • No experience
05

Rate your mathematical skills:
  • Advanced - can create and correctly use formulas & ratios
  • Intermediate- can calculate mean, median, mode and percentages
  • Novice -basic addition/subtraction/multiplication/division
06

Rate your skill level with Microsoft Word:
  • Advanced (macros, track changes, mail merger, break, hyperlink, forms; outline)
  • Experienced (page set up; tables, labels & envelopes; graphics; foot note & endnote; tools, tabs) -
  • Novice (keyboarding, edit, format, font, correspondence and other documents; spell check, cut copy & paste; change case, indent) -
  • No experience with Microsoft Word
07

Identify if you are proficient in performing any of the following functions in MS Excel
  • Creating spreadsheets
  • Creating formulas
  • Managing workbooks
  • Creating and using pivot tables
  • Merging and/or exporting data
  • Charting data with graphs
  • None/limited Excel experience -
08

Are you proficient in any of the following Microsoft Access functions? Check all that apply.
  • Inputting, retrieving and editing data
  • Creating forms and reports
  • Importing information into and exporting information out of Access
  • Constructing data queries
  • None of the above
09

Please describe your proficiency with financial databases (including, but not limited to, RevOne and Mobius).
  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Novice
  • None
10

How many years of experience do you have managing a budget?
  • 3 or more year of experience
  • 1 to 2 years of experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • None
Required Question
Date Posted: 19 May 2025
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