Administrative Assistant 1

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional? This is an entry level Confidential Administrative Assistant 1 position in The Office of Budget Operations, Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Consultant Administration Division. In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of administrative duties for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) with the opportunity for advancement. Start a new and exciting chapter in your career, apply with us today.

The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) within the Office of the Budget performs complex compliance, financial and performance reviews of grants, agreements, contracts, consultant activities, and payment requests for economic, cultural, civic, and historical improvement projects for the RACP in the Governor's Budget Office. As the Administrative Assistant 1, you will be responsible for providing assistance and administrative work under the Consultant Administration unit. Work involves processing consultant invoices, analyzing administrative operations, policies, and procedures, involved with the RACP in relation to outside consultants and grant development. This includes the oversight of outside consultant staff activity. The incumbent reports directly to the RACP Administrator responsible for the Consultant Administration Unit. Routine interaction with the program's contracted consultant firms and internal office staff is required.

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. 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:

• 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 proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AdobePro, etc.
• You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Previous office experience (including internships).

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.