Administrative Assistant

Job Title

Administrative Support

Job Description

Provides office management and general and specialized administrative support to the Capital Projects Division Manager and a team of construction/capital project managers and field coordinators. Analyzes, reviews and processes invoices and construction pay applications. Creates purchase orders for various types of transactions (contracts, change orders, purchases). Assists with project record keeping and file maintenance. Takes notes and creates minutes critical to ensuring proper project documentation. Coordinates and arranges meetings and special events. Coordinates division payroll entry. Performs other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; associate's degree in business, office administration or a related field or completion of a post-high school office management/administrative support program preferred; five years of increasingly responsible administrative support work to include basic accounting and budgeting experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All applicants must have proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and be able to compose, edit and format correspondence using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Previous experience in a construction office, working with American Institute of Architects (AIA) forms and the use of an enterprise resource planning system is desirable, but not mandatory. The desired candidate will be self-motivated, highly organized and able to exercise good judgement and maintain confidentiality.

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

General Services - Capital Projects Management

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.