Administrative Assistant I


Job Details

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant I for its Bureau of Forestry Operations and Landscape Services. The Administrative Assistant I be responsible for the human resource function of the bureau, including Workmen's Comp files and manage personnel actions and files The individual will routinely perform financial duties, provide assistance to employees, efficiently respond to citizens, and supervise other office personnel.

Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.


Department Salary Hiring Range: $42,380 - $44,398

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

* Manages the human resource function of the bureau for approximately 125 full time employees, including payroll time entry, leave entry, in-boarding of new employees and provides payroll documents for approximately 45 seasonal workers to the temp services company.

* Processes the documents for separation of employees from the city and submission of documents to fill vacant positions.

* Manages the Lucity asset management system database tracking all time and task work performed and compiling required reports for VDOT reimbursements.

* Manages the notification of on-the-job injuries to the workers compensation service provider.

* Assists in the management of responses to the Norfolk Cares Call Center / MyNorfolk.

* Provides assistance to both internal and external customers.

* Supervises other office personnel.

* Processes all the Bureau's Financial obligations in the AFMS system.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.


Two years of clerical experience working with personnel, payroll and work management system databases. Two years of experience with Microsoft Office suite.

May require ability to qualify for Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN).

Driver's License not required.

Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.






 City of Norfolk, VA

 07/01/2024

 Norfolk,VA