Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Title: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Previous applicants need not apply)

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept of Prof & Occup Reg

Location: DPOR Main Office

Agency Website: www.dpor.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

As part of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), you will play a critical role in the economic vitality of Virginia by helping qualified people start businesses and work in their chosen fields. DPOR is an executive branch agency under the Secretary of Labor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our regulatory boards are comprised of practitioners and citizens appointed by the Governor and are responsible for regulating certain professions and occupations, ranging from architects and contractors to cosmetologists and professional wrestlers. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state laws and regulations.

Please note, this is a wage position and is not eligible for state benefits.

This position serves as the centralized point of contact for the public community when accessing services rendered by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Operates the main telecommunications system for calling customers to the Agency and maintains the front desk lobby area for all visitors to the Agency. Serve as a replacement for the Director’s administrative assistant during her absence as necessary and provide support to the Human Resources Office.

*Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.*

Working for the State affords you many benefits, and here are just a few:
• Affordable and comprehensive health benefits,
• 13 paid state holidays.
• Time off to volunteer as well as vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Participation in the VRS retirement system.
• Free parking on the premises (DPOR).

DPOR offers tuition reimbursement after a period of employment and free parking on the premises.

As part of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), you will play a critical role in the economic vitality of Virginia by helping qualified people start businesses and work in their chosen fields. DPOR is an executive branch agency under the Secretary of Labor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our regulatory boards are comprised of practitioners and citizens appointed by the Governor and are responsible for regulating certain professions and occupations, ranging from architects and contractors to cosmetologists and professional wrestlers. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state laws and regulations.

TELEWORK OPTIONS: Please note that this position may be eligible for limited telework and is not a full-time telework position. Upon hire into this position, the agency requires the incumbent to be in the position for 90 days before a specific telework schedule may be submitted for consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated administrative experience in a professional office setting.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office support and management
• Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proven work proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven history of ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with general office procedures and equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

CONFIRMATION: You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This