Administrative Assistant 1

Administrative Assistant 1

As an Administrative Assistant 1 with the Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Workers' Compensation, you will support a mission that makes a real difference across the Commonwealth. This position allows you to build strong communication skills while helping people resolve critical questions about workers compensation. Your efforts will directly support fair processes and informed decisions. Step into a role that encourages growth, teamwork, and public service.

This position supports the Bureau of Workers' Compensation by guiding individuals through workers compensation concerns and ensuring accurate information is shared. The role contributes to smooth bureau operations and clear communication with the workers compensation community. As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Call Management: Handle incoming and outgoing calls and provide helpful information to employees, employers, insurers, attorneys, doctors, and others involved in workers compensation matters
• Issue Resolution: Assist in resolving problems, direct inquiries to the appropriate division, and provide information about laws and regulations
• Data Analysis: Compile monthly statistics, review trends, and prepare written recommendations for improving bureau procedures and operations
• Research Support: Research laws, cases, and published guidance to answer questions and prepare formal written reports on potential impacts to workers compensation policies
• System Assistance: Guide users through WCAIS registration, log-in steps, dashboard navigation, and technical concerns

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. The expectation will be that employees will be on site two days a week. 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.
  
  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist…