Administrative Assistant 1

Do you want your administrative skills to support a team that is committed to responsible wildlife management, conservation efforts, and public engagement? Find a role that aligns with your values in this Administrative Assistant 1 position with the Game Commission's Deputy Executive Office. With our team, you will provide administrative support and assistance to enhance the operations of, and collaboration between, all divisions of our agency. Apply now to be part of a team that ensures wildlife can thrive, restores natural habitats, and promotes hunting and trapping as part of wildlife conservation.

In this Administrative Assistant 1 position, you will join the Pennsylvania Game Commission in our Harrisburg headquarters to proactively manage administrative tasks that support the efficient operation of our office. Your responsibilities will involve developing and maintaining administrative processes including databases, filing systems, and workflow protocols. This includes handling correspondence, reports, and data entry as well as analyzing data collected and developing reports to ensure accurate tracking of program metrics and compliance. You may also assist with research for special projects, participate in budgeting responsibilities, and attend field visits as necessary.

Our team will rely on you to answer phone calls, emails, mail, and other inquiries for the office. This includes supporting hunter engagement communication and processing certified hunter applications, coordinating meetings with landowners by preparing materials and assisting with program enrollments, and engaging with legislators, federal, and state agencies to provide information regarding our programs. You will also collaborate with office staff to organize workshops, trainings, and outreach events. If you have strong administrative and analytical skills, thrive in a busy environment, and enjoy contributing to a mission that benefits current and future generations, we want to hear from you!

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 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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:

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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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.