Administration and Management Trainee

About the role

The Department of Environmental Protection's Human Resources Office is seeking a candidate for a paid, 12‑month on‑the‑job training program as an Administration and Management Trainee in the Employee Relations and Workforce Support section. Upon successful completion of the training year, the trainee will be promoted to Human Resource Analyst 1. The role requires excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Support: Review Code of Conduct notifications and investigate reported concerns
• Compensatory Time Coordination: Manage OnBase requests and maintain records for approval processes
• Performance Management Assistance: Support supervisors by preparing and reviewing performance standards, improvement plans, interim evaluation reports, and annual performance evaluation reports
• Information Tracking: Maintain confidential systems related to ADA accommodations and employee records
• Communication Response: Handle inquiries by phone, email, and mail while directing requests appropriately
• General Administrative Support: Assist with correspondence processing, mailings, and special projects

Qualifications

Minimum experience and training: A bachelor's degree including 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 credits in those fields. Applicants within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits are considered to have met the educational requirement.

Other requirements: Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes).

Schedule

Full‑time employment, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch. Telework may be available part‑time, up to three days per week with two days in the office, provided a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If telework is not possible, reporting to the headquarters office in Harrisburg is required. Telework eligibility is subject to change.