Administrative Assistant 1 - Allegheny County Assistance Office

THE POSITION

Are you a meticulous and organized individual eager to leverage your administrative skills in a fulfilling public service role?

The Department of Human Services, Allegheny County Assistance Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their team of committed professionals.

In this position, you will act as liaison between the Allegheny County executive team, district offices, local community partners, and various internal and external stakeholders.

If you are ready to advance your career and utilize your administrative expertise in a dynamic environment, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will offer administrative support to the Executive Director who oversees the Office of Income Maintenance programs in Allegheny County.

Your duties will include answering and screening calls from county offices, providing requested information, and directing callers to the appropriate sources.

You will be responsible for recording and editing minutes from various meetings, maintaining a tracking file for work assignments and staff complaints, and providing reminders to colleagues.

Additionally, you will help compile and review data before final submission, keep files updated and accessible, and seek guidance on policy, procedure, and directive interpretations.

Flexibility is essential as the nature of the work can change rapidly due to external influences, time constraints, or shifting priorities.

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 5 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement :

You must pass a background investigation.

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.

Veterans :

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 www.employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

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.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• 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.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or :
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply / test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.
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