Administration and Management Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Administration and Management Trainee in the Talent Management section. This 12-month paid program develops skills in posting, recruiting, and selecting candidates, with promotion potential to Human Resource Analyst 1 after completion.

Eligible candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 15 credits in public or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Equivalents may be considered with 15 related credits.
• Applicants will be considered to have met education requirements within 3 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hiring guidance to managers on posting options, requisitions, and selection strategies.
• Analyze posting history to shape recruitment strategies.
• Complete required forms and route materials through NEOGOV.
• Review applicant materials, manage interview steps, and support hiring decisions.
• Update systems and reports to ensure accurate vacancy and process information.
• Assist managers with interview questions and job-related evaluation methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 credits in public administration or business administration

Equivalent combination of experience and training with 15 credits in public/business admin

Job description

Are you looking to start a career in the field of human resources? The Department of Environmental Protection's HR Office is looking for a candidate with excellent analytical and communication skills to participate in a paid, 12-month, on-the-job, training program as an Administration and Management Trainee with our agency's Talent Management section. Upon successful completion of this training year, you will be promoted to Human Resource Analyst 1. for this exciting opportunity!

As an Administration and Management Trainee in this 12-month training program, you will learn the duties of this position while gaining valuable skills and experience. Candidates who successfully complete this program will have the opportunity for promotion to Human Resource Analyst 1. This role supports consistent, well planned hiring activities that guide managers through posting, recruiting, and selecting candidates. In this role, you will perform the following duties:

• Hiring Guidance: Provide direction to hiring managers on posting options, requisitions, and selection strategies
• Data Evaluation: Analyze posting history and related information to shape recruitment strategies
• Posting Preparation: Complete required forms, attach documentation, and route materials through NEOGOV
• Candidate Coordination: Review applicant materials, manage interview steps, and support legal hiring decisions
• Status Tracking: Update systems and reports to ensure accurate vacancy and process information
• Interview Support: Assist managers with question development and ensure job related evaluation methods

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, standard three telework/two office days per week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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 public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.

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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.