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Posted: January 22, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Administrative Assistant I

City of Norfolk

City Planning

Fresh

Location

Salary

$49,152.78 - $56,403.94

per year

Closes

February 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an entry-level administrative assistant in the City Planning department, where you'll handle front desk duties like answering phones and managing mail, along with clerical tasks such as filing and basic financial processing.

It's a great fit for someone organized and customer-focused who enjoys supporting a team in a government office setting.

The role requires reliability and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a busy environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of general office work experience
  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Customer service skills for interacting with staff and the public
  • Basic mathematical skills for financial tasks

Full Job Description

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The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.

The City of Norfolk’s Department of City Planning is seeking a highly motivated individual to become our newest team member. The incumbent will provide excellent customer service to our customers, the willingness to support our staff, and must be a team player. Our Administrative Assistant I position involves the performance of a diverse range of business applications, record keeping, resources management, operational support, and customer service.

Requirements

Essential functions include but are not limited to:
  • Managing the following: Front desk by answering multiple telephone lines and providing customer service, large mail outs and certified mail, maintenance requests, inventory and ordering of office supplies, records management, processing parking validations, and scheduling conference room usage.
  • Perform clerical duties such as filing and spreadsheet maintenance.
  • Perform financial duties by approving invoice payments, processing incoming payments received for applications in Clariti system on Salesforce Platform, generating deposit cash receipts.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Required:
  • One year of general office work experience.
Preferred:
  • An associate degree in business or related field.
  • Business administration experience in a government environment.
  • Strong organization and communication skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision, and the ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple assignments.
  • The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with City of Norfolk team members and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to deal tactfully and courteously with others and provide instruction and guidance.
  • Strong mathematical skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word processing software

Additional Information

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, 40 hours per week ½ hour lunch

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-norfolk-5207031