Administrative Assistant Housing Authority (Local Government) – Mercer County Housing Authority

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Administrative Assistant Housing Authority (Local Government) – Mercer County Housing Authority

Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania


Description: THE POSITIONAre you detail-oriented, skilled at multitasking and providing office support? The Mercer County Housing Authority is eager to welcome an Administrative Assistant 1 to our team of professionals. Help us realize our goal to make our family developments a transitional, not a permanent, solution while supporting independent living for our senior and non-elderly disabled residents. We invite you to apply today for this exciting opportunity to expand your skillset and enjoy a rewarding career.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position involves performing various assignments under the supervision of the Executive Director. Assignments usually require familiarity with the functions of the agency in which the incumbent is employed, but accomplishment in a specific technical field is not required. Since all positions in this class involve a staff relationship to an administrator, supervision over other employees is not normally exercised. Assignments are reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results obtained.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• We offer flex time from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a staff assistant to an administrator or as a technician in a staff service of a large organization; and graduation from high school; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the

. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. * You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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

and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at .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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

Salary: $50000 per year

Location: Mercer County, PA

Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 01:10:00 GMT


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