Administrative Assistant (WAR)

Job Title Responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of Public Works. Job Description Serves as a receptionist, answering the phone and greeting visitors. Scans documents and processes fees. Receives and responds to various inquiries, and provides information or directs inquiries to appropriate personnel. Maintains a variety of records and files. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by course work in secretarial science or business practices, and 1 to 2 years of experience in secretarial or clerical work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Requires considerable knowledge of business English and modern office procedures and equipment. Must have good keyboarding and proofreading skills. Personal computer experience using Microsoft Word and Excel software required. This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history and background checks. Supplemental Information Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines to include computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Location Yorktown, VA Salary $20.00 Hourly Job Number AA(W)(PW)-2174 Department Public Works - Administration Division PW-ADMINISTRATION Opening Date 07/17/2026 Closing Date Continuous GovernmentJobs.com