Office Assistant-Hourly WAE

Salary: $16.97 Hourly
Location : Parks Administration - City Hall, Hampton, VA
Job Type: WAE - Hourly
Job Number: 9310
Department: PARKS
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/20/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Max Number of Applicants: 30


Function


Our dedicated team is looking for a brilliant, friendly, and customer service-oriented individual with a strong office management background to serve as our Office Assistant.

Performs a wide variety of responsible clerical, administrative and technical support duties in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Some of the work may be complex; some work may require knowledge specific to the department/division. May serve as a lead worker.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED.
• 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 skills.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check before any offer of employment or promotion.

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.
• May require duties to be performed during evenings and weekends as scheduled

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io or
• Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED ?

• Yes
• No

02


Have you supplemented your high school diploma with business school or college coursework in business or office administration?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of responsible clerical experience?

• Yes
• No

04


This position may require that you possess a valid Virginia Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
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I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

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