Administrative Assistant 1

Are you an ambitious and detail-oriented professional who is ready to take on a challenging and exciting new career? The Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 to serve as a liaison between the Bureau of Vehicle Management (BVM) and other state agencies, commissions, and legislative bodies in support of the Commonwealth's fleet. If you have strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a busy office environment, we want to hear from you!

As an Administrative Assistant 1 in the Bureau of Vehicle Management (BVM), you will make determinations regarding vehicle maintenance and repair while ensuring that proper vehicle operation is followed. This includes determining best cost savings measures when approving or denying repair or maintenance to the commonwealth's automotive fleet and Identifying monies available. You will maintain and coordinate vehicle operations to ensure that all warranty requirements are being met. Additional responsibilities to include maintaining and updating BVM Fleet Management System (M5), inputting repair information and other data, and ensuring all vehicle records are properly maintained and filed in accordance with BVM policies and procedures. You will have the opportunity to receive, research, and respond to telephone requests, complaints and inquiries.

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 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and will be available after successful completion of training program with one day a month in office required. 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.
• 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.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.