D&A ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1

Job Description

This is a Merit Hire position. Hourly Rate: $19.37 per hour. Dauphin County Drug & Alcohol Services is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of Administrative Assistant 1. The D&A Administrative Assistant 1 performs various administrative and clerical functions that may be confidential in nature to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Agency. He/she assists the County D&A Administrator in carrying out the operations of the Agency, and performs occasional liaison responsibilities among community organizations, other private and public agencies, and the general public.

The D&A Administrative Assistant 1 supervises the Clerk Typist 2 and Clerk Typist 3. He/she completes assignments with considerable initiative and independence.


The D&A Administrative Assistant 1 reports directly to the D&A SCA Administrator 2.

Minimum Education, 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, training, or education, working in an office environment.

Other Requirements:

At the time of hire, a valid driver's license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver's license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.

Applicants that have been interviewed in the last year need not apply

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.