Confidential Administrative Aide (Administrative Assistant 1) - (Local Government)

Posting number: CS-2026-54797-L0111

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Washington Co Child Welfare

Job classification: Administrative Assistant 1 (Local Government)

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Social Services, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Examples of duties

The Administrative Assistant 1 helps the Washington County Children and Youth Services office operate in a steady and organized way. This role supports agency leadership and handles key daily tasks. As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Administrative Support: Provide confidential secretarial help to the CYS Administrator
• Communication Handling: Answer, screen, and route calls in a clear and helpful manner
• Record Maintenance: Maintain personnel files and update spreadsheets for clearances and agency equipment
• Travel Coordination: Arrange travel plans and track related details
• Office Equipment Use: Operate fax machines, copiers, scanners, printers, and telephones
• Data Work: Research information and analyze data as needed

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-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

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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 
• 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 medical examination and 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 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 elim