Administrative Assistant 1 (Local Government) - Lackawanna-Susquehanna County D&A

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers the change to support staff who provide essential services to the community. Take advantage of this opportunity that provides a strong foundation for growth in administrative and program support work! As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will be supporting the daily operations of the office by handling communication, organizing information, and assisting staff with key tasks. This role helps keep programs running smoothly by managing paperwork, tracking activities, and supporting staff needs.

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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna or Susquehanna County.

Responsibilities

• Maintain invoices, prepare payments, and submit financial information to the Treasurer’s Office
• Receive incoming mail and distribute items to the appropriate staff members
• Track inventory and purchase needed supplies using approved methods
• Submit training requests, maintain course lists, and assist with annual planning
• Generate WITS reports and assist with prevention plan data evaluations
• Assist with contracts, agreements, special projects, and communication with providers and school districts

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level