Administrative Assistant - Ryerson Station State Park

THE POSITION

Are you highly organized, detail‑oriented, and motivated by work that supports the conservation of Pennsylvania's natural resources? If so, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant 1 to join the Ryerson Station State Park team. This role is far more than routine administrative support—you will be a key partner in ensuring park operations are efficient, compliant, and financially sound.

From budgeting and procurement to HR and general operations, your work will directly support the mission of conserving and sustaining Pennsylvania's natural resources for generations to come. If you are ready to build your DCNR career in a role that makes a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply!

As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will support Ryerson Station State Park by overseeing a broad portfolio of administrative, fiscal, procurement, and human resource functions essential to daily operations. The park consists of 1,164 acres and offers fishing, pavilion rentals, camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, hunting, cross‑country skiing, and other winter activities.

Your duties will include timekeeping, purchasing, accounting, visitor services, reservations, volunteers, and other routine office functions essential for daily operations. You will be responsible for coordinating all credit card purchases, serving as a liaison between vendors, contractors, and park administration, and completing needs‑based purchases for the facility. Accounting assignments will entail maintaining ledgers of park expenditures, regulating expenditures according to allocated budget figures, and assisting with tracking budget expenditures to best prepare the budget and re‑budget each fiscal year.

In addition, you will assist with the onboarding process by scheduling interviews and processing all paperwork for hiring. You will conduct all aspects of the payroll process and maintain all employee personnel files. This position plays a key role in keeping administrative systems organized, compliant, and responsive to the operational needs of the park.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four‑year college or university or any equivalent combination of experience and training

• 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

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information

• 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

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides…