Administrative Assistant 1- Children's Bureau

THE POSITION:If you have a passion for helping children & families, the Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau, is interested in talking to you!You will make a real difference every day by providing care and hope to the most vulnerable populations in Westmoreland County.  We need you – apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK:To assist the administrative staff with coordinating day-to-day operations, schedules, logistics, call screening, payroll, and a variety of other relevant clerical responsibilities.  Coordinate and schedule meetings as requested by administrative staff.  Screen phone calls from the public, taking messages, and forwarding to the appropriate administrator as needed.Prepare reports and documents for the administrative staff as needed.  Assist in preparing budget documents.  Collects agency timesheets and submits Agency payroll.  Supervise the Agency Clerk Typist I’s (Reception and File Room).  May be required to cover Administrative Assistant II work as needed.  May be required to cover Administrative Officer II work, as needed.Work Schedule and Additional Information:•    Full-time employment.•    Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.•    May require working outside of normal scheduled working hours•    You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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.•    Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Westmoreland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Westmoreland County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.•     You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:•    A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.•    This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.o    Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.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.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:o    your score may be lower than deserved.o    you may be disqualified.•    You may only apply/test once for this posting.•    Your results will be provided via email.AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress:613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website: http://www.employment.pa.govApplication on Commonwealth of PA
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