Office Coordinator in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

$40,531 – $60,290 (salary is based on qualifications and experience).

Are you a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting a mission-driven team? The City of Chesapeake Department of Public Utilities is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Office Coordinator to provide critical administrative support to executive leadership and divisional staff.

This position provides direct administrative support to the Public Utilities Director and Deputy Director, as well as supplemental support to five Division Administrators. The Office Coordinator serves as a central point of contact, requiring exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, and stakeholders across all levels of City government.

The Office Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and performing a wide range of administrative and operational support functions. This role operates with general supervision and requires the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and develop efficient work processes. The position also supports functions related to an emergency operations environment with dynamic and evolving priorities.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential.

Why Join Us?
The City of Chesapeake offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development and career growth. You’ll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team committed to serving the community.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in word processing, secretarial skills, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience in administrative support.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Diverse experience in customer service, public service and utilities administration. Experience with SharePoint and Peoplesoft.

Thank you for your interest in a career with the City of Chesapeake! We are an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm and play.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Please read the following instructions to ensure successful submittal of your application. Applications are only accepted through the online job portal. Persons requiring accommodations, please contact City of Chesapeake’s Human Resources Department at (757) 382-6492.

Failure to submit a complete application may result in loss of consideration.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.