Administrative Assistant

Title: Administrative Assistant

State Role

Title:

Admin and Office Spec II

Hiring Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! DCR is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open spaces.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives.

Virginia State Parks' Professional Development Team is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant position.

In this position, you will provide administrative support to the State Parks Professional Development Team. Duties will include:

• Budget reconciliations and expenditure tracking for multiple cost centers
• Completing travel approvals, reimbursement forms, and registrations
• Procurement activities for training and professional development
• Ordering, tracking, and maintaining uniform inventory for internship programs
• Providing support for events and corporate meetings
• Preparing reports, coordinating meeting schedules, and entering data into financial reporting systems.

This position does not qualify for telework or hybrid work arrangements. The selected candidate will report on-site at DCR's Main Street Center Office.

Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for Commonwealth of Virginia benefits (health care, paid leave, etc.) and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

DCR provides the opportunity for wage employees to participate in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts made available through the Commonwealth’s provider network at the employee’s expense.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 software
• Work experience with budget reconciliation and tracking
• Experience demonstrating excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience demonstrating excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience working independently and as part of a team

• Experience with travel approval and/or reimbursement processes
• Experience with eVA procurements
• Experience with event planning
• Familiarity with State Parks operations
• Familiarity with state government processes and systems

A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency.

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check. All employees within Virginia State Parks may be required to wear state-issued uniforms and work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

As a DCR employee, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that turn every visit into something memorable.

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified,…