Administration and Management Trainee

Administration and Management Trainees

The Bureau of Talent Acquisition is seeking Administration and Management Trainees who are ready to learn, grow, and make an impact. This position gives you a chance to develop important administrative and technical skills while working with experienced professionals. You will be part of a team that values learning and supports your progress. This role prepares you for a rewarding career in human resources within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

• Training Program:
  Participate in a 12‑month structured learning plan that builds administrative and technical human resource skills
• System Familiarity:
  Learn the Commonwealth applicant tracking system and review or create requisitions, enter a variety of personnel transactions, and prepare monthly reports
• Posting Development:
  Prepare job postings and review content to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Exam Entry:
  Enter exam information and supplemental questions into the applicant tracking system
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with supervisors, hiring managers, and business partners on assigned tasks
• Clear Communication:
  Provide accurate and timely updates to staff and partners

Upon successful completion of this training program, you will be promoted to a permanent Human Resource Analyst.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable within the organization’s business hours.
• Telework:
  Opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to 3 days a week telework and 2 days a week in the office. A securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved Pennsylvania location are required. Telework availability is subject to change and may be discussed during the interview.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for notices.

• Be a bachelor’s degree holder, including 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; or
• Have an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement. For more information, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.
• Provide complete and accurate information: incomplete or inaccurate data may lower your score or lead to disqualification.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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.