Administrative Assistant 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4854465) Apply  Administrative Assistant 1 Salary $44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2025-20278 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Chf Ex Off Opening Date 03/06/2025 Closing Date 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 08210 Position Number 00060663 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A4 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 84100 Bureau / Division Highway Administration-Chief Executive's Office Worksite Address 400 North Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Email ra-pddotcentraljobs@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational and research skills? If so, the Department of Transportation, Highway Administration, Chief Executive's Office is currently on the lookout for someone just like you! We are seeking a detail-oriented person to join our team as an Administrative Assistant 1. This role requires someone who can handle various administrative tasks efficiently and effectively. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to our team's success, apply now! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will be providing a vast array of administrative support to the Employee Safety Division Manager. In this role, you will function as a Highway Administration Employee Safety training coordinator, budget coordinator, departmental training coordinator liaison, safety portal administrator, and coordinator liaison for COOP. As a safety professional, you will develop and implement employee safety programs as well as provide guidance and support for state-wide employee safety programs in a manner consistent with legal and procedural requirements and department policies. Your duties will require you to travel throughout the commonwealth, as needed, to provide administrative support to Safety Specialists on numerous safety-related matters, as well as other locations for trainings and meetings. This position requires much autonomy and serves in a critical capacity in providing prompt and outstanding customer service and requires that critical deadlines be met. If you are ready to take your administrative career up a notch, the Highway Administration-Chief Executive's Office has the perfect opportunity for you! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00060663) 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, upon successful completion of training and probationary period. 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. 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. + 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.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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 How much college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 120 credits or more + 90 but less than 120 credits + 60 but less than 90 credits + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 02 How many years of full-time paraprofessional level or higher experience do you possess? + 4 years or more + 3 years to less than 4 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 1 year to less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 03 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov