Human Resource Assistant 2

Salary: $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
Location : Blair County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-53285-05630
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OA HROO TR Fl Dstr 09
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 05630
Position Number: 00015581
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST05
Bureau / Division Code: 00813685
Bureau / Division: HR Office for Transportation, Field Operations District 9
Worksite Address: 1620 N Juniata Street
City: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16648
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THE POSITION
Are you meticulous, goal-driven, and always striving for excellence? If so, consider joining the Department of Transportation's Human Resource Office, Field Operation Division as a Human Resource Assistant 2. This position performs a variety of clerical and technical human resource duties, providing essential support to the office. You will have the rewarding opportunity to work with many different people and help keep key processes moving smoothly. Drive into a new chapter in your career and help us shape, build, and maintain a strong workforce!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports talent acquisition and human resource operations for PennDOT Engineering District 9-0. Work includes coordinating seasonal programs, keeping key processes on track, and supporting related operations. As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate Program Hiring: Coordinate recruitment and hiring activities for winter maintenance, summer interns, and permanent positions; partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and track process timeliness
• Complete Hiring Processes: Prepare requisitions, review referrals, schedule interviews, conduct background checks, and process hiring actions in the database; assist with onboarding and employment eligibility verification
• Perform HR Transactions: Process and review actions such as promotions, separations, reclassifications, and supervisory changes; assist with maintaining electronic personnel files
• Provide Customer Service: Respond to inquiries, generate reports, and assist with recruitment events
• Support Internal Processes: Coordinate and track timeliness for programs such as job shadowing, temporary work out of classification assignments, position description maintenance, role mapping, and employee performance reviews
• Ensure Compliance and Quality: Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, and that processes are completed accurately and efficiently

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Engineering District 9-0 office in Hollidaysburg, Blair County. 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
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Resource Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity work; or
• An 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 Guidelines.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 and click on Veterans.

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:
  • 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01


Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Human Resource Assistant 1 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03


How much full-time clerical or other comparable experience do you possess?

• 1 year or more
• Less than 1 year
• None

04


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05


How much full-time beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity experience do you possess?

• 1 year or more
• Less than 1 year
• None

06


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07


How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 60 credits or more
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

08


Have you successfully completed six or more semester credits of college coursework in criminal justice; communications; journalism; law enforcement; policy; regulatory affairs; history; sociology; American studies; African-American studies; political science; racial justice; diversity, equity, and inclusion; human resources; public, business, or hospital administration; labor or industrial relations; industrial engineering; management; any field of psychology (industrial/organizational, assessment, educational, applied, etc.); any field of law (pre-law, employment, criminal, corporate, etc.); educational or vocational counseling; or other fields closely related to human resources? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

09


You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.


If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

10



WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Prepare information for monthly and other reports, status updates, letters, memoranda, and procedures, in order to record information, respond to correspondence, or disseminate information. Format document submissions for review, approval, and distribution to personnel.


Levels of Performance


Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• I have experience preparing and writing information for various types of documents and reports. I was responsible for preparing the entire document or report.
• I have experience preparing and writing information for various types of documents and reports. Someone else was responsible for the final copy.
• I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
• I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

11


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
2. The actual duties you performed related to preparing written materials
3. Your level of responsibility

12


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

13



WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Communicates verbally and in writing with prospective and current employees, Human Resource staff members, and other agency personnel to explain applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and information to interested parties on a variety of talent management subjects. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations.


Levels of Performance


Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions and resolving issues or complaints.
• I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions, but I referred issues or complaints to someone else to resolve.
• I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, public speaking, psychology, sociology, human services, public relations, or education.
• I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

14


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
2. The actual duties you performed related to providing technical assistance
3. Your level of responsibility

15


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
Conducts research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to talent management and staffing complement topics. Research and provide information to assist in special projects and reports as needed.


Levels of Performance


Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• I have experience researching records and documents for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.
• I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and documents from a single records location.
• I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or data collection.
• I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
2. The actual duties you performed related to conducting research
3. The type(s) of data you entered
4. Your level of responsibility

18


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANALYZING INFORMATION
Reviews and analyzes records, documents, transactions, reports, lists, referrals, etc., to assist in the determination of their accuracy or impact on talent management matters and communicates findings in order that adjustments or corrections are addressed.


Levels of Performance


Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• I have experience analyzing reported data. My analysis included a verification for accuracy of content.
• I have experience analyzing reported data. Someone else was responsible for the verification and accuracy of content.
• I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, or logic.
• I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
2. The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information
3. Your level of responsibility

21


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question