Office Assistant Senior - Hourly WAE

Office Assistant Senior - Hourly WAE

Salary

$17.74 - $19.51 Hourly

Location

Parks & Rec - Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Hampton, VA

Job Type

WAE - Hourly

Job Number

09587

Department

PARKS

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

35

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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 Senior Office Assistant at Sandy Bottom Nature Park! Hamptons premier park is a 456-acre environmental education and wildlife management facility. Born from borrow pits and garbage dumps, the park is truly a success story of reclamation of our natural resources. From the 10,000 square foot nature center overlooking Sandy Bottom Lake to the elusive creatures that inhabit the wetland marshes, there is something for everyone at Sandy Bottom Nature Park. If this sounds like the office space for you, then consider applying.

This role 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

• Completion of High School with a diploma or a GED. Prefer some training to include: business school, or coursework in Office Administration.
• Minimum of three (3) years' work experience in a responsible clerical position.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

Additional Requirements

• Requires thorough knowledge of current business practices and protocols involved in providing services and quality customer service to the public. Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, dictation, and presentation software required.
• Extensive contact with the general public, related agencies, community organizations, agency staff, and other City departments.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family 1-877-327-2872 or the Guidance Resources Website.

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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? MUST BE INCLUDED IN WORK HISTORY TO BE CONSIDERED

• Yes
• No

04

This position may require that you possess a valid Virginia Drivers License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

05

I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr