Administrative Assistant - Courthouse

County of Blair • Hollidaysburg, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Blair County is seeking an Administrative Assistant at the Blair County Courthouse location of Adult Parole and Probation following an employee retirement. The position provides administrative support to the chief parole and probation officer, organizes and helps direct office activities, ensures compliance with federal and state procurement transactions, and supports the department’s financial administration of grant awards.

The role also supports parole and release processes, including gathering and evaluating data for pre-release plans, processing parole application documentation, maintaining files, participating in court hearings regarding parole denials, and completing parole applications and releases for incarcerated individuals. Additional duties include preparing reports and correspondence, documenting phone calls, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience in an administrative role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while remaining productive.
• Proficiency with computer programs used to perform the essential duties.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the courts or county, state, or federal government.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the chief parole and probation officer.
• Organize, plan, and help direct office activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state procurement transactions.
• Support the proper financial execution of department grant awards.
• Gather and evaluate data for pre-release plans.
• Process required documentation for parole applications.
• Maintain files.
• Participate in court hearings regarding denial of parole.
• Complete parole applications and releases of incarcerated individuals.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Document phone calls.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package beginning the first of the month following 30 calendar days of employment.
• 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and a three-tier prescription formulary.
• Pension plan.
• Public employer’s equivalent of a 401(k).
• Short-term disability.
• Group term life insurance.
• Menu of voluntary benefits, including dental and Aflac.
• 14 annual paid holidays.
• Sick time and other time-off provisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED