Our Commitment. Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60 year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents –regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable life long experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents. Are you…Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication - both written and verbal? Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind? A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability? Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions? Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)? Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence? THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Your Role as Office Assistant II -duties include but are not limited to:Provide administrative support to the Out-of-School Time Programs Unit in various capacities. Provide legendary customer service assistance to customers, supervisors, and site staff in person, by phone and e-mail. Perform administrative and clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, emailing, and utilizing a call center agent phone system. Prepare and type routine, difficult and/or confidential correspondence and reports. Communicate and disseminate unit wide information. Maintain unit and employee data. Schedule staff for important, deadline driven, training and certification classes. Collect, research, and communicate survey information. Generate, prepare and disseminate reports to program staff and supervisors. Proofread documents for accuracy and adherence to city-wide standards. Take meeting notes and transcribe to acceptable format to be sent unit wide. Provide technical assistance to customers and staff. Work in multiple database and software systems simultaneously. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs. The P&R Employee Experience. At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employe eexperience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are. Perks. Full Time Perks –Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for: - Annual Leave and Sick Leave - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage - Legal and Identity Theft Protection - Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance - Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457) - Basic Life Insurance - Optional Life Insurance - Wellness Programs - Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services - Paid Maternity/ Paternity/ Parental Care Leave