Administrative Assistant 1

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a career performing advanced clerical work at a steady workflow? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is searching for an Administrative Assistant 1 to join the PA Army National Guard (PAARNG). This position develops and manages the PAARNG real property activities and resource distribution within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; an excellent vacation, sick, and holiday leave package; and a retirement plan. If you like the sound of this outstanding opportunity, apply today to join the PAARNG team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Administrative Assistant 1, you serve as a technical expert to the Construction Facilities Maintenance Officer, the Real Property Accountable Officer, and the Deputy of the Office of Facilities and Engineering. You are responsible for the management, coordination, and administration of the planning resource for the Infrastructure Development and Evaluation Program and the Comprehensive Facilities Inventory and Support Plan. In addition, you serve as the responsible party for all real property functions, and as subject matter expert and manage the complete lifecycle of each asset as required by the Construction Facilities Maintenance Officer.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to five (5) days biweekly. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Annville.
• 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 three (3) months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Additional Requirements:

• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain both state and federal access to facilities and databases.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Full-time moderately complex clerical experience

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.