Administrative Assistant 2 (Local Government)

About the role

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families, consider joining Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services as an Administrative Assistant 2. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while ensuring that every day at work is filled with purpose and fulfillment. By becoming part of our dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of those we serve, providing support and resources that can lead to positive change.

Responsibilities

• Clerical Leadership: Direct and oversee clerical staff while coordinating daily workload priorities
• Work Coordination: Manage distribution of assignments and monitor progress to meet operational needs
• Department Collaboration: Communicate with agency and county offices to address purchasing, personnel, and payroll matters
• Personnel Liaison: Review job postings and requisitions while serving as contact for the State Civil Service Commission
• Record Management: Maintain confidential personnel files and support accurate tracking of time and payroll changes

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a staff assistant to an administrative officer or as a technician in a staff service of a large organization; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training
• Must meet the PA residency requirement (see residency information for details)
• Hiring preference may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna County; if no eligible local candidates apply, candidates from other counties may be considered
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Must pass a background investigation
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening
• This position falls under the Child Protective Services Law; a conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.