Chief Administrative Manager

Salary : $76,965.00 - $84,662.00 Annually
Location : Commonwealth Attorney's Office 236 N King Street, Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 09611
Department: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Function
The City of Hampton is seeking an experienced administrative professional to manage and coordinate the day-to-day administrative operations of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. This position provides oversight of key office functions, including budget administration, purchasing, personnel supervision, recruitment and onboarding, records management, office systems, and program support. The successful candidate will exercise independent judgment, collaborate with City departments and external partners, and play an important role in supporting the effective delivery of legal and victim-related services to the community.
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice, legal studies, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of relevant administrative or office management experience, preferably in a legal or public-sector environment.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with a broad rand of individuals and resolve problems promptly and diplomatically.

Additional Requirements

• Requires extensive contact with the general public, court officials, representatives of law enforcement and judicial agencies, victims, witnesses, as well as other public and private organizations.
• Requires local travel and some hours beyond the normal 40 hour work week to include evening meetings.
• This is an exempt position.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts

• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.
• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit
• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education in criminology, criminal justice, legal studies, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?

• High school graduate or GED completed
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's degree or higher

02

Which best describes your years of relevant administrative or office management experience, preferably in a legal or public-sector environment?

• None
• 1 year of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 4-5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

03

Which of the options below best describes your years of supervisory experience?

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 4 or more years experience

04

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
05

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that this position requires local travel and some hours beyond the normal 40 hour work week to include evening meetings.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand this position is exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question