<h2>Administrative Assistant 1 Jobs in Colonial Park, Dauphin, PA at Commonwealth of PA</h2>
<p>Project & Client Support Services Coordinator – (2502052)<br />
Position Information</p>
<p>The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly skilled individual for a Project and Client Support Services Coordinator position in the Digital Print Center. This role includes managing complex projects in the office and in the field, researching and driving new technologies, and developing current and new customer relationships. This individual will oversee strategic projects that enhance digital print workflows, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with a strong knowledge of digital print technologies, a passion for leading cross-functional efforts, and demonstrate client-building skills. Key responsibilities of this role are leading peer training initiatives, introducing new technologies, and optimizing workflows.</p>
<p>At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.</p>
<p>Minimum Salary: 70,000.00 Maximum Salary: 85,000.00<br />
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt<br />
Work Locations: Stassney Hq – Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744</p>
<p>Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time<br />
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40<br />
Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: This position requires being on-site 5 days per week at the Stassney location.<br />
Benefits and Perks</p>
<p>At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:</p>
<p>Retirement Plans<br />
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules<br />
Paid Leave and Holidays<br />
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees<br />
On-the-Job Training<br />
Tuition Assistance Program<br />
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives<br />
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities<br />
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs</p>
<p>In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.</p>
<p>For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package<br />
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)</p>
<p>Position Description</p>
<p>Performs advanced professional, administrative and/or consultative work in support of a program or project. Facilitates the planning, development, and implementation of goals, objectives, guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities and/or methods for achieving program or project goals. Work requires extensive contact with department management, and external governmental agencies and organizations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.</p>
<p>Essential Duties:</p>
<p>Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.<br />
Determines trends and prepares administrative reports, studies and specialized research projects.<br />
Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating agency programs.<br />
Evaluates, develops and interprets policies/procedures.<br />
Oversees planning, preparation and coordination of special meetings, workshops and conferences.<br />
Oversees strategic long- and short-range planning or modeling activities.<br />
Researches and develops programs, projects, activities or procedures.<br />
Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and streamline operations<br />
Analyzes policies and operations, identifies strategies to make improvements, and facilitates collaboration among different groups to resolve issues.<br />
Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.<br />
Evaluates statistical data and interprets results; prepares reports on program and/or project activities.<br />
Performs budget-related review, planning and development activities.<br />
Performs site visits to provide staff assistance or in support of various management issues<br />
Prepares and presents information on various programs, projects and activities to executives, departmental staff and/or at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.<br />
Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and administrative or technical reports.<br />
Provides training or technical support and assistance in program or project areas.<br />
Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and/or the public.<br />
Serves as safety officer, hazardous materials monitor and/or public affairs officer.<br />
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.</p>
<p>Minimum Qualifications:</p>
<p>Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications</p>
<p>Experience: 4 years business analysis, project or program administration, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.</p>
<p>Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.</p>
<p>Preferred Qualifications:</p>
<p>Preferred experience using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel</p>
<p>Competencies:</p>
<p>Considerable knowledge of:</p>
<p>Applicable analysis methodologies<br />
Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures<br />
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems<br />
Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies<br />
Human resources management policies and practices<br />
Modeling principles and practices<br />
Management Information Systems<br />
Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures<br />
Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology<br />
Budgeting methods and procedures<br />
Contract negotiation, development and management methods<br />
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations<br />
Investigative practices and procedures</p>
<p>Proficient skill in:</p>
<p>Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks<br />
Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information<br />
Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and<br />
listening techniques to determine other parties’ positions in a direct and diplomatic manner<br />
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused<br />
Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions<br />
Research and analysis methodologies<br />
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area<br />
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external<br />
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities<br />
Facilitating workshops, seminars and task force activities<br />
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment<br />
Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues<br />
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data<br />
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management<br />
Evaluating technical and financial information<br />
Interpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations<br />
Maintaining effective working relationships with others<br />
Leading projects and project teams<br />
Meeting deadlines<br />
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments<br />
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports<br />
Preparing technical/statistical reports<br />
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems</p>
<p>Other Attributes:</p>
<p>Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the<br />
highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers<br />
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals</p>
<p>Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:</p>
<p>Sedentary work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools<br />
Light work: Lift up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs<br />
Sitting – prolonged periods of time<br />
Standing-prolonged periods of time<br />
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words<br />
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading</p>
<p>Conditions of Employment:<br />
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)</p>
<p>Job: Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal<br />
Schedule: Full-time<br />
Employee Status: Regular<br />
Job Type: Standard<br />
Job Level: Non-Management<br />
Job Posting: Jul 28, 2025, 12:55:25 PM Unposting Date: Aug 11, 2025, 11:59:00 PM<br />
State Job Title/s: Program Specialist V State Job Code/s: 1574<br />
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)</p>
<p>TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.</p>
<p>To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.</p>
<p>https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions</p>
<p>Applicant Information</p>
<p>The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>
<p>If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.</p>
<p>Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information</p>
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<p><strong>Title:</strong> Administrative Assistant 1</p>
<p><strong>Company: </strong>Commonwealth of PA</p>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>Colonial Park, Dauphin, PA</p>
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