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Administrative Officer 1 - Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$51,971 - $79,062

per year

Closes

March 28, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading employee engagement programs, managing the hiring process from start to finish, coordinating outreach with business partners, and overseeing recognition efforts in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

It suits someone organized and proactive who enjoys supporting teams and improving workplace morale in a government setting.

Reporting to the director and supervising one assistant, it's ideal for those with office management experience ready to handle high-impact projects.

Key Requirements

  • Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work, plus a bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination
  • Ability to track and monitor hiring processes from vacancy to employee start date
  • Experience leading employee recognition programs and developing engagement initiatives
  • Skills in coordinating annual campaigns, such as SECA, including volunteer organization and reviews
  • Proficiency in managing business partner outreach, scheduling meetings, and tracking action items
  • Supervisory experience, including guiding hiring managers and overseeing an administrative assistant
  • Strong organizational and reporting skills for timely process completion and updates to leadership

Full Job Description

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles is seeking an Administrative Officer 1 to lead the Bureau’s Employee and Partner Engagement Programs, along with other high-impact projects that support operations across the entire organization. This position reports directly to the Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and provides supervision to one Administrative Assistant 1. If you are ready to take on a dynamic role that influences bureau-wide initiatives, apply today!

Requirements

In this role, you will oversee several key administrative functions that support the Bureau’s operations and workforce.


Staff Hiring Process:

You will track each vacancy from the moment a position becomes open through the employee’s start date.

This includes monitoring every step of the hiring process, collaborating with hiring managers to ensure timely completion of required actions, and reporting process timeliness—such as the interval from vacancy to posting or from receipt of candidate lists to selection—to Division Chiefs and the Director.

You will also guide hiring managers through the administrative components of the process.


BMV Employee Recognition Program:

  • You will lead the Bureau’s employee recognition efforts, managing the current program and developing new initiatives designed to strengthen employee engagement and morale.


BMV SECA Coordinator:

  • You will serve as the Bureau’s SECA coordinator, overseeing the annual campaign, organizing volunteers, reviewing results, and facilitating after-action reviews to support continuous improvement.


Business Partner Outreach:

  • You will manage and coordinate outreach activities with business partners, including scheduling regular and topic-specific meetings, tracking action items, and ensuring assigned staff complete tasks within expected timeframes.


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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.

    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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.


Additional Requirements:

  • 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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/23/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5276965