Administrative Assistant 1 -Kings Gap Environmental Education Center - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Are you prepared to advance your career in administration? If the answer is yes, consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as an Administrative Assistant 1. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your skills and experience to deliver essential administrative and clerical support, playing a crucial part in ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position not only offers a chance to enhance your professional capabilities but also invites you to be part of the vibrant community at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, where new adventures and opportunities for growth await.

As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will play a crucial role in managing a diverse range of administrative functions that encompass purchasing, human resources, timekeeping, and budgetary analysis. Your responsibilities will include overseeing clerical staff, ensuring accountability for incoming revenue, and providing exceptional visitor services. This position requires a thorough understanding of statewide Park and Department administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as you will be tasked with making informed decisions that impact the operational efficiency of the Center. In addition to these core duties, you will be responsible for procuring materials and services, preparing budget estimates while closely monitoring expenditures, greeting visitors with professionalism, drafting correspondence, and maintaining accurate time and attendance records, including tracking employee absences within the park. We invite you to join our mission to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania's natural resources for the enjoyment and benefit of both current and future generations.

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• 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:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.