Administrative Assistant 1 - Rural and Community Forestry

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Administrative Assistant 1 - Rural and Community Forestry

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48126-08210

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Forstry

Opening Date

04/30/2026

Closing Date

5/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08210

Position Number

50699452

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00388100

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Forestry

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
As a Administrative Assistant with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will support essential work that helps keep Pennsylvania’s forests healthy. This position gives you an opportunity to build strong administrative skills in a friendly and supportive environment. You will take part in important financial, grant, and purchasing activities that keep programs moving. This role is ideal for someone who is organized and ready to make a positive impact.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides administrative support to financial, grant, and purchasing operations that help forestry programs function effectively. As a Administrative Assistant, you will perform the following duties:Budget Support: Develop spending plans and track payroll and expenditures for budgeting needsGrant Coordination: Monitor grant activity, recommend changes, and prepare reports on funding trendsPurchasing Tasks: Review requisitions, assist staff and vendors, and enter shopping carts for procurement actionsCard Management: Reconcile purchasing card statements, verify coding, and maintain records for card activitiesInvoice Processing: Resolve invoice issues and track payments through the system for grants and contractsAdministrative Assistance: Prepare reports, manage meeting arrangements, and maintain communication with agenciesInterested 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 5 days per pay 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: 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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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