Administration and Management Trainee

Are you eager to explore a career in human resources (HR)? If so, we invite you to bring your ambition to the Office of Administration, Bureau of Talent Acquisition. We are searching for a highly attentive Administration and Management Trainee who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to strengthening the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's workforce. In this position, you will actively participate in a comprehensive training program designed to develop administrative and technical competence while giving you an understanding of state government organizations and operations. Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from HR professionals and build upon your career!

As an Administration Management Trainee, you will complete a structured, 12-month training program where you will develop an understanding of commonwealth hiring processes and procedures for both Civil Service and Non-Civil Service positions. Throughout the program you will work in several areas of the division in order to learn the fundamentals of commonwealth hiring processes and procedures, analyze and process technical information, consult with a variety of agencies, as well as develop compelling selling language. Precision and accuracy are essential for this position as you will be completing quality assurance checks to ensure standards are met and ensuring candidates meet all requirements prior to filling vacant positions. You will cultivate an understanding of how to:

• Work with HR Analysts regarding placement activities associated with posting and filling vacancies
• Design, compose, and refine job postings that attract high-quality candidates
• Enter exam related information and supplemental questions into NEOGOV postings
• Review requisitions and monitor the section's resource account to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Create requisitions, enter a variety of personnel transactions, and prepare monthly complement reports

Take advantage of this opportunity to work with a diverse team of human resource professionals to enhance your knowledge and expand your skill set, supporting ongoing growth in your career.

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. Work schedule may be negotiable within the organization's business hours.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. Selected candidate will be required to report in-office 2 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.
• Note: Upon successful completion of the training program, the selected candidate may be promoted to a Human Resource Analyst 1.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree, including 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.
• 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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

• 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.