Administrative Technician

Administrative Technician / Hiring Specialist

The Hiring Specialist will manage all Park & Landscape Services (PLS) requisitions, totaling approximately 60 individual advertisements, and more than 100 candidates processed through hiring / promotion onboarding activities each year. This includes revising and posting the division's requisitions, matrixing candidates, leading hiring panels, developing interview questions, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, completing / submitting candidate selection forms, monitoring candidates through the pre-employment process, scheduling pre-employment appointments, and managing Taleo Recruit.

In addition to facilitating the PLS hiring processes, this position will also be responsible for :

• Position control, vacancy management
• Onboarding and orientation for new hires
• Retraining employees on a range of topics
• Liaising with P&R's centralized payroll function for VBTime
• Developing and coordinating an annual block training agenda
• Coordinating and attending job fairs
• Requests for Reclassifications, Above Minimum Hires, Job Audits
• Maintenance of employee and recruiting files
• Management of working conditions

Our Commitment

Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you

Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal?

Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?

A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?

Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?

Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex : Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?

Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

The P&R Employee Experience

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations : Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Full Time Perks

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for :