Administrative Assistant - Operations and Recreation Division

Position Overview

Grow your career as an Administrative Assistant 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources! This role places you at the center of important administrative work that guides budgeting, agreements, and daily processes. Your contributions help staff stay organized and make informed decisions. Become part of a dedicated team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service while benefiting communities statewide!

• Budget Support:
  Develop spending plans, track expenditures, and prepare regular budget reports.
• Agreement Tracking:
  Monitor agreements, coordinate with legal staff, and manage document flow through required channels.
• Procurement Guidance:
  Review documents, recommend procurement methods, and help staff follow purchasing rules.
• Document Oversight:
  Maintain administrative procedures, oversee record retention, and manage digital files across division systems.
• Issue Resolution:
  Investigate and resolve problems involving purchases, payments, agreements, or vendor communication.

• 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 part‑time, up to 5 days per pay period. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you cannot telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• 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.
• Other Requirements
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry website and click on Veterans.

TRS number: 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.

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. There is no additional written exam. Your score is based on the information you provide on your application. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You may apply/test only once for this posting. Results will be provided via email.