Administrative Assistant - Loyalsock Forest District

Administrative Assistant 1

Become an Administrative Assistant 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and play a key part in keeping district activities on track. This position offers a steady pace, meaningful work, and the chance to support staff who care about the outdoors. Your efforts will help the district stay organized and responsive. This is a great place to grow your skills while supporting Pennsylvania's natural resources.

Administrative Assistant 1 employees help the Loyalsock State Forest District stay organized, responsive, and efficient. This role supports daily operations, purchasing activities, public service, and office coordination. As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Purchasing Coordination:
  Manage district purchases, prepare purchasing documents, and ensure proper approvals
• Bid and Vendor Work:
  Initiate bids, prepare proposals, review submissions, and award bids
• Budget and Finance Support:
  Maintain ledgers, audit invoices, monitor purchasing cards, and help prepare the annual budget
• Office and Public Service:
  Answer phones, greet visitors, issue permits, and distribute maps and information
• Record and Inventory Management:
  Maintain filing systems, manage supply inventory, and keep administrative manuals updated
• Fleet and Equipment Tracking:
  Oversee district vehicle records, schedule repairs, and maintain monthly fleet reports

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• 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. To telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• Further communication regarding this position will be provided via email.

• Graduation from a four‑year college or university, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. For more information, see the Veterans page.

• TRS is available at 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Inaccurate or incomplete information may lead to a lower score or disqualification. You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.