Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist

Salary

$20.45 - $22.50 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

7152 - (Oct 2026)

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Are you seeking a temporary opportunity where you can use your detail-oriented accounts payable skills? If so, join the City of Harrisonburg Public Utilities Department as an Administrative Specialist and help keep essential services running smoothly.

The Administrative Specialist position is a full-time role with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $20.45 - $22.50 per hour. An exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidates qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

In this Administrative Specialist role, you'll:

• Provide high-volume office support with accounts payable and other related duties;
• Perform administrative processing, including data entry and records maintenance;
• Use standard office equipment and technology;
• Prioritize competing demands; and
• Maintain professionalism consistent with City policies.

A detailed list of the ideal candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in the Administrative Specialist class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience providing specialized administrative support and office operations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Availability to work during normal business hours (Mondays - Fridays from 8:00am - 5:00pm), with the exact schedule and number of hours dependent on the selected candidate's availability and business needs.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and must receive satisfactory results.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: To be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 10/07/2026)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the Citys website.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade
• Completed 8th Grade
• Attended High School
• High School Graduate
• GED
• Attend College
• College Graduate
• Attended Graduate School
• Masters Degree
• Graduate study beyond Masters
• Ph.D. or professional degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in specialized administrative support and office operations?

• I do not have any experience.
• I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.
• I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.
• I have 3 or more years of experience.

03

Are you available to work during normal business hours (Mondays - Fridays from 8:00am - 5:00pm), with the exact schedule and number of hours dependent on business needs?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Harrisonburg

Address 409 South Main Street

Third Floor

Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone 540.432.8920

540.432.7796

Website https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment