Administrative Assistant 1 - Greenwood Furnace State Park Complex

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Jackson Township (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Greenwood Furnace State Park, is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 to provide essential support and help keep park operations organized and efficient. This role offers responsibilities that positively impact public lands and park services.

The position requires four-year college-level training or equivalent experience, a typical 37.5 hour work week, and a schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with periodic weekends due to seasonal needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must meet PA residency requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Office management to support park operations.
• Prepare budgets, track expenditures, and reconcile revenues.
• Process time, attendance, and HR transactions.
• Complete purchasing tasks and coordinate with vendors.
• Communicate with visitors, partners, and staff to support park needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57766-08210

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Greenwood Furnace St Prk Cm

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08210

Position Number

00090537

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00386125

Bureau / Division

Greenwood Furnace State Park Complex

Worksite Address

15795 Greenwood Road

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16652

Contact Name

Rachel Beam

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a position where your work helps a park thrive every day! As an Administrative Assistant 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you provide essential support that keeps Greenwood Furnace State Park organized and efficient. This role allows you to use your skills to solve problems and guide important office processes. Be part of a team that makes a real impact on public lands!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides essential administrative support to help Greenwood Furnace State Park operate smoothly and efficiently. As a Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Office Management: Maintain daily administrative tasks that support park operations
• Financial Support: Prepare budgets, track expenditures, and reconcile revenues
• Staff Assistance: Process time, attendance, and human resource transactions
• Procurement Duties: Complete purchasing tasks and coordinate with vendors
• Public Interaction: Communicate with visitors, partners, and staff to support park needs

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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Days and shifts will vary due to the seasonal nature of the position, holidays and weekends will be required. You will work 37.5 hours and 5 days per week.
• Overtime may be required.
• 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.

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).

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.