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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Administrative Assistant 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4526253 THE POSITION Do you believe that all people deserve to be protected from discrimination in housing, work, education, and their lives as a whole? The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is seeking an individual with strong communication skills and keen attention to detail to join our team as an Administrative Assistant 1. If you want to make a difference in our state, we welcome you as a potential member of our team to help address discrimination and protect the citizens of Pennsylvania by ensuring their equal civil rights under the law.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Administrative Assistant 1 for PHRC, you will be responsible for the administrative and business functions of the special assistant to the executive director. In this position, you will aid in the development and oversight of time-sensitive, confidential document reviewing processes. You will be monitoring, routing, updating, and adhering to tight timeliness requirements that impact on program and benefit administration, funding, evaluation, and operation.
By maintaining various schedules and calendars, preparing and proofreading correspondence, and assisting with weekly reports, you will help ensure PHRC operations are efficient and effective and our Executive Director has the accurate and timely organizational data necessary to determine current and future strategic planning for our agency's mission. Help prevent discrimination, foster equal opportunity, and protect civil rights with our team!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave, and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three 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. 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. You must pass a background investigation.
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 ou 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.