Human Resource Assistant 1 - SCI Dallas & Waymart

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Huntsville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Human Resource Assistant 1 at SCI Dallas in Luzerne County, PA to support hiring and personnel processes. You will collaborate with staff and applicants, assisting with recruitment, candidate documentation, and communications.

This full-time Civil Service position offers structured hours and potential telework options. Role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and service to coworkers in a state government setting, with a focus on onboarding and employee

Qualifications

• One year of clerical or other comparable experience involving obtaining, providing, and evaluating information, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Support: assist with posting vacancies and updating position information for hire managers.
• Hiring Coordination: schedule interviews, process candidate paperwork, and organize pre-employment steps.
• Applicant Communication: contact candidates with updates, offers, and required instructions.
• Record Maintenance: maintain personnel lists and share updates with supervisors.
• Office Assistance: respond to inquiries, prepare documents, handle mail, and manage supplies.

Skills

Clerical experience

Job description

Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location: Luzerne County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-60418-05620

Department: Executive Offices

Division: EX OA HROO CR Fl Off 11

Opening Date: 10/09/2026

Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 05620

Position Number: 00018159

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: A3

Pay Group: ST04

Bureau / Division Code: 00813793

Bureau / Division: Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office 11

Worksite Address: State Correctional Institution at Dallas

City: Dallas, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 18612

Contact Name: Brittany Bradford

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Human Resource Assistant 1 position at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Dallas is a great opportunity to support important hiring and personnel processes. You will help keep operations running smoothly by working closely with staff and new applicants. This role gives you a chance to gain valuable experience in human resources while contributing to a positive workplace. Join a team that values teamwork, accuracy, and dedication to supporting others.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports hiring, communication, and employee services for SCI Dallas and SCI Waymart by completing important human resource tasks. As a Human Resource Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Recruitment Support: Assist with posting vacancies and helping hiring managers update position information
• Hiring Coordination: Schedule interviews, process candidate paperwork, and organize pre-employment steps
• Applicant Communication: Contact candidates with updates, offers, and required instructions
• Record Maintenance: Maintain personnel lists such as SPF and military leave and share updates with supervisors
• Office Assistance: Respond to inquiries, prepare documents, handle mail, and manage supply 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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day 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 Luzerne County. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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:

• One year of clerical or other comparable experience which involved obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards; or
• An 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

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.