Administrative Coordinator

PrInce William County Government

Woodbridge, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28.32–$53.05 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Product Family, Background Investigation, Building Permits, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Planning, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Data Formats, Data Import/Export, Data Quality, Database Technology, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, File Manager Software, Firefighting, Government, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Law Enforcement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Operations, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Reviews, Pharmacy, Pivot Tables, Process Management, Records Management, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Spreadsheets, Support Documentation, Team Player, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Vlookups
LOCATION
Woodbridge, VA
POSTED
3 days ago

Administrative Coordinator

Salary

$28.32 - $53.05 Hourly

Location

Woodbridge, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610648

Department

FIRE & RESCUE

Division

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

B31

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Introduction

Are you a detail-oriented team player and self-starter with experience in a construction, development, or regulatory environment? The Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide administrative, technical, and customer service support for Development Services, Fire and Rescue, and Law Enforcement staff. This position serves as a key point of coordination for customers, staff, and stakeholders, helping to manage records, process documentation, support permitting and development-related activities, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

About This Role:

The successful candidate will serve as a point of contact for citizens, businesses, and partner agencies interacting with the Office of the Fire Marshal. This role requires strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and prioritization skills, as well as the ability to professionally de-escalate challenging situations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, maintains strict confidentiality, and has supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment, including managing staff, conducting performance reviews, coordinating workloads, providing training and guidance, and ensuring efficient daily operations.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D

3 years of clerical, data entry or records experience

Preferences:

  • Experience supporting high-level executives and staff
  • Experience supervising administrative staff
  • Experience developing SharePoint sites
  • FOIA knowledge and experience in processing requests
  • Thorough knowledge of Adobe Pro and ServU Large File Transfer application
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Cash handling experience
  • Strong knowledge of building construction plan review and inspection processes and requirements
  • Familiarity working with permitting software - EnerGov or other
  • Intermediate to Experienced skill level with Microsoft Excel

Special Requirements:

Background checks, which may include but are not limited to criminal history check, credit history check, education verification check, license verification check, and/or fingerprinting, may be required as posited in the job advertisement.

Fire & Rescue Requirements: Effective October 2012, mandated by the Virginia State Board of Health 12VAC5-31-540, VA EMS Regulations require a criminal background check conducted by the Central Crime Records Exchange and the National Crime Information Center via Virginia State Police, and a driving record transcript from the individual's state Department of Motor Vehicles.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This position may be eligible for teleworking consideration after a 6-month training period.

Flexibility is required as business needs may change.

Starting Salary Range:

$28.32 - $40.69 per hour

We also offer great benefits including:

  • Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
  • Optional Group Life Insurance
  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

  • Temporary
  • Provisional
  • Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

  • Yes
  • No

02

This position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration or related field
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in unrelated field
  • Associate degree in Business or Office Administration or related field
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • None of the above

03

This position requires 3 years of clerical, data entry or records experience. Please select the option that reflects your experience

  • 3+ years
  • 1-2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • No experience

04

Please indicate if you have experience in the following environments. Select all that apply.

  • Local Government
  • Fire and Rescue
  • Law Enforcement
  • Executive Level Support (Director, CEO/COO, Division Chief, etc.)
  • None of the above

05

Please select the option/s that reflect your customer service experience. Select all that apply.

  • Daily contact with the public
  • Working with customers over the phone
  • Resolving customer complaints
  • Providing written responses to customer inquiries
  • None of the above

06

How many years of administrative supervisory experience do you have?

  • 3 or more years
  • 2 years
  • 1 year
  • None of the above

07

Please quantify your experience processing Virginia FOIA information requests to include redactions.

  • 3 or more years
  • 2 years
  • 1 year
  • None of the above

08

Please quantify your experience entering and manipulating data within a permitting database (EnerGov or other).

  • 3 or more years
  • 2 years
  • 1 year
  • None of the above

09

Please indicate your experience with any of the following. Select all that apply.

  • Building or fire plan review
  • Building or fire inspections
  • Code compliance inspections
  • Building/trade permitting
  • Other related experience
  • None of the above

10

Please quantify your cash handling experience.

  • 3 or more years
  • 2 years
  • 1 year
  • None of the above

11

Please select the applications with which you are proficient. Select all that apply.

  • Word
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • SharePoint
  • Permitting software (EnerGov or other)
  • EDMS file management software
  • FOIA tracking software (Tyler 311 or other)
  • Redaction software (Adobe Pro or other)
  • Serv-U Large File Transfer or similar program
  • None of the above

12

Please rate your skill level with Microsoft Excel.

  • Advanced - create complex functions, nested functions, pivot tables and database queries. Use of formulas like VLOOKUP, date calculations, data validation, macros and templates.
  • Experienced - multi-level sorting, filters, charts/graphs, import/export data, protecting cells and workbooks, using conditional formatting.
  • Intermediate - build basic formulas and functions (e.g. SUM, AVERAGE) format spreadsheet data, manage larger workbooks.
  • Basic - create spreadsheets, enter and edit data, format and manage workbooks, insert rows and columns.
  • None of the above

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers

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PrInce William County Government