Administrative Assistant 1

If you are an administrative professional eager to advance your career, the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has an exciting opportunity for you. They are on the lookout for a driven and meticulous individual with outstanding organizational abilities to become an Administrative Assistant 1 in the office of the Deputy Secretary for Administration. Do not miss out on this chance to take your career to the next level-submit your application today for this fulfilling position!

In this position, you will act as the primary receptionist for PennDOT's Central Office located in the Keystone Building, where your responsibilities will include warmly welcoming and guiding both in-person and telephone visitors. This role entails coordinating the escort of guests, employees, and visitors to their designated areas within the building, while also keeping an accurate daily log of visitors and ensuring the security of the reception area.

Your additional responsibilities will encompass time-stamping incoming mail and packages, organizing and facilitating meetings, managing travel arrangements, and reconciling travel expenses. You will also take on the role of training coordinator and oversee document retention processes. Furthermore, you will be tasked with ordering and managing the inventory of office supplies, updating employee contact lists, and serving as the automotive coordinator.

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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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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.