JOB This is a professional administrative position reporting directly to the Children and Youth Administrator. This position is responsible for assisting the Administrator with daily functions of the agency while working independently. In this Administrative Officer 1 position, you will manage a wide range of administrative duties that keep our agency's daily operations effective. This role gives you opportunities to build experience in planning, coordination, and communication while providing essential support for staff, agency leadership, and the community. Your duties will include the following: EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Agency Communication: Serve as a central point of contact for employees to help address operational issues and learn about opportunities, programs, and events; establish excellent relationships with community partners and outside agencies; and attend agency, provider, and public meetings to gather information and share input when assigned
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Operational Assistance: Help the agency Administrator review, update, develop, and implement agency procedures, policies, and plans
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Records Management: Maintain logs, documentation, and compliance materials for audits, reporting, and budget development needs
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Program Coordination: Provide administrative support and collaborate with management and staff to ensure public and agency needs are addressed by key programs including Limited English Proficiency, Continuity of Operations Plan, and the Safety Committee
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Advisory Board Liaison: Help prepare agendas for Children and Youth Advisory Board meetings, maintain meeting and Board member records, and provide administrative support for Board activities and policies
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All other related duties required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
RECRUITMENT METHODS:
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy:
Seniority Promotion: Bidding employees within the designated seniority unit, when collective bargaining unit obligation(s) have been met then the following recruitment methods may be used:
Promotion Without Examination
Transfer
Reassignment
Voluntary Demotion
Reinstatement
Civil Service Lists
ELIGIBILITY:
ALL CANDIDATE(S):
1.) Must meet the minimum experience and training (METS) required for the job. The METs for this position are:
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Six months of experience as a Clerk Typist 3
or
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Six months of experience as a Clerk 3
or
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Two Years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and a bachelors degree
or
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Any combination of experience and Training
2.) State Civil Service Commission Approved Additional Special Requirements: None
3.) Be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations
ELIGIBILITY
COMPETITIVE PROMOTION WITHOUT EXAMINATION ONLY:
CLASS RESTRICTIONS:
1.) Have held regular civil service status in the following classifications:
SELECTION CRITERIA:
1.) Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job.
2.) Meritorious Service defined as:
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The absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date on the posting,
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The last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory.
3.)Seniority
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Worked as a Clerk Typist 3 or Clerk 3 for a minimum of 6 months for the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting 6/28/2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the "How to Apply."
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Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Megan Stone
Human Services Division Head
570-826-8800
[email protected]
POSITION DETAILS:
Full time
Civil Service
Permanent
Class Code: L0121
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (75 hours bi-weekly)
Ray Rate: 37
Location: 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
HOW TO APPLY:** YOU MUST HOLD CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSTING **\
All EXTERNAL CANDIDATES must apply and submit an application via:Administrative Officer 1 (Local Government) - Luzerne County C&Y in Luzerne County, PA | GovernmentJobs.com
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
