What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant (WAR) position at York County, Virginia?
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Yorktown, VA
Job Type
Work-as-Required
Job Number
AA(W)(PW)-2174
Department
Public Works - Administration
Division
PW-ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of Public Works. 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 his 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.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Employer York County
Address 224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690
Phone 757-890-3687
Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Yorktown, VA
Job Type
Work-as-Required
Job Number
AA(W)(PW)-2174
Department
Public Works - Administration
Division
PW-ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of Public Works. 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 his 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.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
01
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
- Yes
- No
Employer York County
Address 224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690
Phone 757-890-3687
Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources
Salary : $20