MH/DS/D&A Administrator - (Administrative Assistant 1) - (Local Government)

Salary

$26,038.00 - $50,731.00 Annually

Location

Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51712-L0111

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Schuylkill Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0111

Position Number

80003251

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213454

Bureau / Division

Schuylkill County Mental Health/Developmental Services and Drug & Alcohol Programs

Worksite Address

410 N.Centre Street

Worksite Address

Suite 2

City

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17901

Contact Name

Elaine Gilbert

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to make a difference in your community? Join our team and advance your career within the county Mental Health/ Developmental Services and Drug & Alcohol Program. We provide prevention, case management and recovery services within our community. If you have ever thought about Administration in Human Services this may be a perfect fit for you. The role is steady, interesting, and gives you a chance to grow new skills. Apply today and build your career while helping your community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the daily operations of the agency by carrying out office, program, and administrative tasks that keep services running smoothly. As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Administrative Studies: Conduct reviews of procedures and prepare summaries that support program development
• Agency Coordination: Maintain communication with partnering government offices to support shared goals
• Meeting Support: Manage schedules, notify participants, and record minutes for agency meetings
• Office Reception: Provide front desk coverage by handling calls, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries
• Record Management: Maintain organized files, track documents, and support electronic record keeping
• Personnel Assistance: Process staff paperwork, help with interviews, and support payroll and leave tracking

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or
• any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• 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 clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.