Clerk

Job Posting End Date:

October 28, 2026

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G15

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $35,193.60 - $54,849.60
Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is seeking a Clerk to join our Stormwater Operations group!

 

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, this may be the opportunity for you.

 

Duties include:

• Performs a variety of routine clerical and administrative duties for Public Works Operations Stormwater Maintenance, supporting the efficient handling of office procedures and programs.
• Uses standard City software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Cartegraph, and VB Works (See·Click·Fix) or Salesforce, to perform data entry, create records and documents, retrieve and summarize data, interpret information, and prepare presentations.
• Prepares reports on maintenance work accomplishments, researches work status, and follows up to ensure computerized records are current and accurate.
• Enters data into Cartegraph to document preventative pipe flushing, CCTV inspections, and Best Management Practice (BMP) maintenance activities. Reviews, tracks, and reports data related to schedules for various stormwater maintenance programs and tasks.
• Tracks Division vacancies and schedules interviews; compiles and tracks information for uniform and protective footwear orders; and prepares routine correspondence.
• Occasionally assists Stormwater employees with online training.
• Maintains a consistent work pace while completing routine tasks accurately and efficiently, with minimal distractions.

 

This position requires extended periods of sitting at a computer throughout the workday in a busy office environment.

 

Work Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

 

Note: This position is ALPHA I and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days and hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes, and snow), as well as in response to short-term departmental needs or City-wide emergencies.

 

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; retirement and savings plans; maternity, paternity, and parental leave; holidays; and paid leave.

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as clerk or office assistant.

Special Requirements: All 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.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.