Administrative Assistant 1

Are you interested in advancing your career within Labor & Industry through something that is more than a typical office role? In this Administrative Assistant 1 position with the Center for Workforce Information & Analysis (CWIA) Directors Office, you will have the opportunity to combine your administrative skills across a variety of assignments with active tasks lifting, moving, and relocating computers, monitors, printers, and more to ensure our office can fully support the department's information technology (IT) needs. Apply now for this exciting hands-on experience!

In this position, you will serve as CWIA's primary liaison and point person for all IT matters. Your responsibilities will include determining if requests comply with department policies and IT policies and procedures, providing or arranging for basic instructions and IT training for all staff as needed, and assisting staff with minor computer difficulties or technology issues. Bending and kneeling on the floor and under desks to access equipment, cables, and port numbers is essential for this position to ensure that our staff's technology hardware is correctly connected. Our team will rely on you to work independently and collaboratively within your role and to communicate effectively with your supervisor to discuss new or unusual activities.

In addition to your active and practical IT and technology support duties locating, moving, and helping to set up office equipment and technology, you will also perform a combination of administrative assignments that involving finance; procurement; and human resources. This includes compiling financial data and preparing calculations, interacting with vendors and contractors regarding quotes and product or service details, and tracking and maintaining records and reports. Take the next step in your career with this chance to combine the practical set up of technology equipment with your administrative knowledge and abilities on 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
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after successful completion of the training period. Until then, all work will be performed in the office. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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.

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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.