Game Commission Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Dauphin County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-57074-05630

Game Commission

GC Hmn Res Off

08/28/2026

9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

05630

50659145

Non Union

A3

ST05

00231200

Human Resources Office

2001 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

17110

Alyssa Mayberry

717.787.7836

gamevacancybids@pa.gov

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire a Human Resource Assistant 2 for their Human Resources Office located in Harrisburg, PA! This role with the Pennsylvania Game Commission offers a chance to support a mission-driven agency that values public service. The position brings steady variety each day as you help staff and leaders with important HR needs. You will be part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly while growing your own skills. Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission and make a meaningful impact in this Human Resource Assistant 2 role.

This position supports the Human Resource Office by serving as the primary point of contact and assisting with a wide range of HR tasks that keep daily operations organized and efficient. The role provides clerical, reporting, program coordination, and customer service support across many HR functions. As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Administrative Support: Assist with incoming calls, direct visitors, handle mail, and provide general assistance to staff and applicants
• HR Reporting: Prepare reports using MS Office and IRIS, gather information, and submit analyses for HR and administrative teams
• Program Coordination: Manage supplemental employment requests, coordinate recognition programs, and assist with onboarding activities
• Record Management: Maintain personnel files, track inventory, update the agency roster, and review transactions for accuracy
• Training Assistance: Help prepare materials, support supervisor training sessions, and participate in presenting briefings
• Purchasing Oversight: Monitor supply inventory, coordinate service contracts, and reconcile invoices and purchasing card records

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework is not permitted during the initial six-month probationary period; eligibility may be granted upon its successful completion. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Resource Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

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 Guidelines.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.