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Special Assistant (Executive Secretary 2)

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Philadelphia County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-40590

Department

Human Relations Commission

Division

EX PHRC Ex Dir

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00160

Position Number

00127232

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00819110

Bureau / Division

EX PHRC Ex Dir

Worksite Address

110 North 8th Street, Suite 501

City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19107

Contact Name

Lauren Daman

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of organization? The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is looking for an Executive Secretary 2 to serve as the Special Assistant to the Executive Director. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that leverages your expertise providing support, traveling the state at times with the Executive Director and Senior Management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Special Assistant, you will be providing senior-level administrative, coordination, and support to the Executive Director. Work involves supporting executive leadership in the planning, coordination, and implementation of agency priorities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and administrative requirements. You will also have the opportunity to serve as a liaison between the Executive Director’s Office and internal departments, governing bodies, and external stakeholders.

If you have strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, we highly encourage you to apply!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00127232)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Five years of progressively responsible experience in secretarial work. Appropriate formal post high school secretarial training may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to four years;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Experience in local, state, or federal government; or a public agency

+ Experience preparing memorandums, briefing papers, or official correspondence

+ Familiarity with commissions, public meetings, and government procedures

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess one or more years of full-time complex secretarial work requiring performance of a variety of complex clerical tasks?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time complex secretarial work requiring performance of a variety of complex clerical tasks do you possess?

+ 5 years or more

+ 4 to less than 5 years

+ 3 to less than 4 years

+ 2 to less than 3 years

+ 1 to less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you completed formal post-high school secretarial training? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org/”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

06

How much college coursework have you completed, in any field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 120 credits or more

+ 90 but less than 120 credits

+ 60 but less than 90 credits

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

07

Preferred criteria:Do you possess experience in local, state, or federal government, or a public agency?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Preferred criteria:Do you posses experience preparing memorandums, briefing papers, or official correspondence?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Preferred criteria:Are you familiar with commissions, public meetings, and government procedures?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov