New Job Administrative Assistant 1 (Local Government) Delaware County Mh/Id In Pennsylvania

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others?

Delaware County Department of Human Services office of Staff Development & Community Education has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please apply today.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to the Staff Development and Community Education department, as well as backup clerical supervision and support.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Staff registrations and conference attendance. Manages the supportive administrative functions regarding staff development events including the purchasing of supplies, preparing and organizing training materials, securing sites and set up for events. Registers new staff for required trainings. Performs verification of new hire clearances. Assists with verification of new staff driving license and records, and new hire trainings. Provides assistance for Staff Development projects and assignments.

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  Full-time employment.
• Work Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday; 30 minute lunch

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.
• Must meet 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 Delaware County. If no eligible candidates who live within Delaware County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. 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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • 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, Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance.

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 [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

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.

• 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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.