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Reference #: 4448769 THE POSITION Are you interested in clerical work and providing the public with important information? Choose this opportunity to serve as administrative support to the Bureau of Campaign Finance & Lobbying Disclosure. Grow your career and challenge yourself with our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This Administrative Assistant 1 provides support to staff who maintain campaign finance and lobbying disclosure reports and registrations from candidates, political committees, and lobbyists and make them available to the public. Attention to detail is essential as this position reviews campaign finance and lobbying disclosure reports for accuracy, inconsistencies, and violations of the law in addition to preparing a failed to file list for the Attorney General's Office. This involves pulling files and documents from online and researching the list to ensure all registrants should be referred for non-payment. Other responsibilities include assisting customers at the front desk, over the phone, and via email. This position also serves as Bureau's timekeeper and requisitioner and assists the manager with quality assurance testing for internal databases, making recommendations based on results.

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to two days 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 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements: You must possess at least 2 years of customer service and de-escalation experience. You must possess at least 2 years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suites. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Experience prioritizing and multitasking in a fast-paced environment, which includes managing several tasks and projects at the same time. Professional experience interacting with high-level internal and external customers. Professional experience maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

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 qualif ed veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.