Administrative Assistant 1

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-50479-08210

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP OS Cntrs Prcmnt Bndng Div

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08210

Position Number

00109006

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00351430

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Office Services, Contracts, Procurement and Bonding Division

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Alison Zener

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Do you enjoy creating structure, organization, and clear processes with an office setting? As an Administrative Assistant 1 with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will help keep essential operations within the Bonding Section of the Division of Contracts, Procurement and Bonding, Bureau of Office Services on track. The work you will do supports teams that protect natural resources across the state. Step into a career where your attention to detail truly matters.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will provide essential administrative support that helps manage bonding activities across several environmental programs. You will support the safe and responsible operation of programs that oversee bonds and financial assurances. As a Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Bond Review: Review bonding documents for accuracy and compliance with program rules
• Financial Tracking: Maintain records of collateral, surety bonds, and related financial instruments
• Record Management: Update and track bond information in electronic systems
• Communication Support: Work with operators, legal staff, and program offices to resolve bond issues
• Document Processing: Prepare, organize, and transmit documents for bond approvals and releases

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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 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 yo

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other