Administrative Assistant 1 (BDL)

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding administrative career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? An exceptional opportunity awaits you. The Bureau of Driver Licensing is hiring an Administrative Assistant 1 that provides clerical and office support within the division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Join us in this endeavor, where your skills will not only be valued but will also have a significant impact on the Department of Transportation. Do not miss the chance to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in public service!

In this role, you will be essential in providing clerical and administrative support to the division, collaborating with diverse sectors such as the medical field, legal practitioners, legislative offices, couriers, examination centers, and drivers. A strong understanding of the Vehicle Code, Title 75, particularly concerning driver licensing violations and associated penalties, as well as departmental regulations outlined in Title 67, Chapters 79, 83, and 84, is required. Your responsibilities will include processing and issuing Dual Control Permits (DCP), managing the PD resource account for adaptive driving, addressing inquiries related to DCPs, and fostering relationships with certified driving rehabilitation specialists. You will also organize meetings with this community to build and sustain a productive partnership aimed at ensuring driver safety.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Harrisburg.
• 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:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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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.