Administrative Specialist

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 candidate's 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 candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in the Administrative Specialist class specification.

• 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.

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.