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Administrative Assistant 1

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56145-08210

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SC Rgnl Off Harrisburg

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08210

Position Number

00060789

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00354300

Bureau / Division

Southcentral Regional Office

Worksite Address

909 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
The Administrative Assistant 1 position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers a chance to support important environmental efforts across the region. This role places you at the center of daily operations where your organizational skill will help keep projects moving smoothly. You will join a team that values clear communication and steady follow-through. This opportunity will allow you to grow your administrative knowledge while making a positive impact.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the Regional Business Office by managing complex administrative tasks across purchasing, contracts, accounts payable, and data systems. The role ensures that office operations run smoothly and that procedures follow Commonwealth rules and standards. As a Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:Procurement Support: Coordinate purchasing activities and prepare required documentation for bids, specifications, and purchase contractsContract Management: Develop contract materials, review bids, and assist with compliance and award processesInvoice Processing: Verify shipments, manage payments, and maintain records for utilities, goods, and service invoicesData Coordination: Maintain databases, update financial tracking spreadsheets, and input accurate information in electronic data systemsOperational Assistance: Serve as backup for complaint coordination, mail processing, document routing, permit entry, and UPS package preparationKnowledge Management: Maintain and update a desk manual and share information to support continuity of operationsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week after completion of training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin em