Park Operations Administrative Assistant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) seeks an Administrative Assistant 1 to support the Presque Isle State Park Complex. You will assist managers, run daily tasks, coordinate across park programs, and help keep operations organized for guests.

Responsibilities include HR coordination, procurement, budgeting, and timekeeping oversight, with duties involving communication with visitors, employees, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet PA residency requirement.
• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Conditional offer of employment requires submission of criminal history reports.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Study operations, prepare reports, assist with policy changes, and manage office services
• Public Interaction: Gather information, resolve concerns, communicate clearly with visitors and employees
• Procurement Tasks: Prepare bids, process purchase orders, reconcile invoices, and coordinate vendor activities
• Budget Monitoring: Track expenditures, prepare estimates, analyze fiscal reports, and advise management
• Human Resources: Coordinate hiring lists, handle employee documents, manage personnel files, and process travel paperwork
• Timekeeping Oversight: Review time input, guide timekeepers, correct payroll errors, and maintain employee records

Education

Four-year college or university degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) seeks an Administrative Assistant 1 to support the Presque Isle State Park Complex. You will assist managers, run daily tasks, coordinate across park programs, and help keep operations organized for guests.

Responsibilities include HR coordination, procurement, budgeting, and timekeeping oversight, with duties involving communication with visitors, employees, and vendors.