2026 SESSION Appropriations Committee Administrative Assistant

Title: 2026 SESSION Appropriations Committee Administrative Assistant

State Role Title: Administrative Assistant

Hiring Range: $23.00 per hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: House of Delegates

Location: General Assembly Building

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Answer telephone with three incoming lines, route calls and take accurate messages as needed. Phone coverage is crucial and is a priority for reinforcing the image of the House Appropriations Committee as knowledgeable and responsive to requests for assistance.

Greet in person visitors and provide assistance as needed.

Advise HAC staff if someone wants to see them. Be pleasant at all times, but always control the flow of traffic to Legislators' and staff offfices.

Proficiency with computers, office equipment, the internet and Microsoft Office is required.

Help staff analysts with details for all upcoming subcommittee meetings, as requested.

Maintain office equipment and supplies.

Assist with preparations for Committee meetings.

Monitor and track Legislative Bills as they are assigned to the Committee.

Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• It is critical that the Administrative Assistant is a committed team player and willing to assist

in any way.

• Previous administrative support experience in a fast-paced office environment is required

along with strong communication (both oral & written), data entry, research, organizational,

editing/proofreading and customer service skills as well as being a quick learner, thinker, and

problem solver.

• Will act as a goodwill ambassador and gatekeeper for the Appropriations Committee and

present a positive first impression while always greeting everyone with a smile so that visitors

feel welcome.

• Needs to be flexible in the work schedule. In addition to the normal daily coverage, it is

sometimes necessary to stay beyond regular working hours with little notice, or to work

occasional weekend hours during the Session's busiest periods.

• Should be able to prioritize daily tasks (both planned and unexpected) and finish assignments

within the required time available with minimal supervision.

Additional Considerations

This is a full-time temporary non-partisan position which will start on December 8, 2025 and end on March 20, 2026. The position is located on site at the General Assembly Building in downtown Richmond. Parking is provided at a cost of $49 per month.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Carla Karnes

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer