Administrative Assistant 2 (Local Government)

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families, consider joining Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services as an Administrative Assistant 2. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while ensuring that every day at work is filled with purpose and fulfillment. By becoming part of our dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of those we serve, providing support and resources that can lead to positive change. Do not miss the chance to be a part of something truly rewarding - apply today and take the first step towards a career that makes a difference! This role provides confidential administrative support to the agency director and assists staff with daily operational needs. It also involves supervising clerical staff, coordinating workloads, and managing personnel records. As an Administrative Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties: - **Clerical Oversight:** Supervise clerical staff and coordinate daily work assignments - **Administrative Support:** Assist the director and staff with confidential administrative tasks - **Personnel Coordination:** Work with human resources on hiring actions, pay changes, and attendance records - **Record Management:** Maintain confidential personnel files and ensure accurate documentation - **Agency Liaison:** Communicate with county and state departments regarding purchasing, payroll, and administrative needs **Work Schedule and Additional Information:** - Full-time employment - Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. - **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. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:** - One year of experience as a staff assistant to an administrative officer or as a technician in a staff service of a large organization; and 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](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx). For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the [link](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. - Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lackawanna County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. - You must be able to perform essential job functions. **Legal Requirements:** - You must pass a background investigation. - A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. - This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. - Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. **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…