Office Assistant II

Office Assistant II

Home to more than 456,000 people, Virginia Beach is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A dynamic community strengthened by adverse mix of industry, attractions and people, Virginia Beach is recognized globally as one of the best places to live, work and do business. As a VB rescue agency, Virginia Beach EMS aims to provide the highest quality of pre-hospital emergency patient care, education, and rescue services that preserve life, reduce suffering, and promote the safety of the people in our community. There are more than 400 certified providers, both volunteer and career, who respond to more than 53,000 emergency calls on a yearly basis. Join this exemplary and dedicated team!

As an Office Assistant II with the Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) you will :

• Prepare replies to correspondence in accordance with established procedures.
• Schedule meetings for supervisors as well as other staff.
• Assist with the maintenance of training and room calendars.
• Process ID cards
• Collect fees; and may manage petty cash accounts, and receive other cash in some positions.
• Prepare and maintain a wide variety of reports
• Read and route incoming mail and assemble files and other materials to facilitate reply by a superior.
• Maintain paper and / or electronic cross-referenced office files and a variety of other records by sorting and indexing materials alphabetically, numerically, and geographically
• Key requisitions into the enterprise financial system for the purchase of supplies and equipment.
• Serve as receptionist, answering telephone and giving general information in response to public inquiries.
• Operate standard office machinery and City standard software applications.
• May perform notary public duties.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the needs of the department

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity / paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid leave.