Administrative Assistant 1 - Bureau of Administrative Services

Are you prepared to advance your career in administration? If the answer is yes, consider applying for the role of Administrative Assistant 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This exciting opportunity allows you to leverage your administrative skills and experience to provide essential clerical support, playing a vital role in ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. In this position, you will be integral to the team, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment dedicated to preserving our natural resources. Embrace this chance to enhance your professional journey and make a meaningful impact in your community.

In the role of Administrative Assistant 1, you will undertake a diverse array of responsibilities, with a primary focus on Facilities Management, the management of Surplus Property and Assets, addressing Building Access concerns, and providing support for Vehicle Management. Your duties will include meticulously tracking and overseeing all leases related to DCNR buildings and parking facilities, as well as coordinating the various elements involved in office space relocations and reconfigurations.

Additionally, you will be tasked with managing contracts with external vendors for services such as electrical work, painting, window treatments, furniture procurement, and labor. Furthermore, you will assist in the management of vehicles and equipment, ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently within the organization.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position requires possession of a valid drivers license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.