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General Definition of WorkPerforms skilled administrative support work to assist department staff of the Town of Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department; receiving and processing incoming calls and visitors, responding to information requests, preparing and maintaining detailed and/or confidential records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation. The starting pay range for this position is $41,209.00 to $42,874.00 annually. The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/VEssential FunctionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Acts as the main point of contact for public interactions with the Parks and Recreation Administrative OfficeAnswers calls and assists customers contacting the Parks and Recreation OfficeProvides professional and courteous customer service to employees and the public in person and by phoneCreate and manage recreation activity listings and rostersAct as the primary point of contact for activity registrationsAssist with administrative elements of recreation activities such as processing cash/check/credit card payments, collecting waivers, and reviewing advertisement publicationsAct as the primary point of contact for park shelter and field rentalsAct as a primary support for staff and Recreation Advisory Board meetings by assisting with presentation preparation, transcribing minutes, and other similar tasksHelp manage physical and digital records, including assisting with data collection and input into appropriate databasesWork with the Community Relations Office to provide up-to-date information to the public, including overseeing website information accuracy, social media presence, and overall department branding rules complianceAssist with office operations such as daily mail runs, maintaining an office supplies inventory, and ordering new materials when neededProvide general administrative support to the Parks and Recreation DepartmentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer serviceThorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsThorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipmentAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to understand, follow, and apply established procedures for filing documents and maintaining accurate recordsEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED certification requiredCertified as a Notary or ability to become certified within six months of hireExperience in a customer service-oriented environmentSpecial RequirementsValid driver's license with a satisfactory driving recordMust be eligible for coverage under the Town of Blacksburg fidelity bondPhysical RequirementsThis work requires:The frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of forceWork regularly requires walking, sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and liftingWork has standard vision requirementsVocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken wordHearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in soundWork requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activitiesWork has no exposure to environmental conditionsWork is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)BenefitsThe Town of Blacksburg offers a wide range of benefits. Read more about what we offer here.
Worksite address
blacksburg, VA, 24060, US
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