Administrative Officer 1 - Local Government - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Full Job Description

Are you interested in performing a wide variety of administrative duties to assist in the management of a program that enhances the safety and well-being of older adults by promoting independence, engagement, and empowerment?

Apply for this Administrative Officer 1 position with the Wayne County Human Services, Area Agency on Aging. We offer a supportive team atmosphere and excellent benefit package.

This rewarding full-time position is a prime opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized professional with solid administrative, budgeting, and supervisory skills. Share your talents and make a difference with our dedicated and compassionate team!

Requirements

In this Administrative Officer 1 position, you will generally supervise and coordinate programs within Wayne County Human Services that help meet the housing needs of aging adults in our county.

This includes providing direct supervision to two Housing Caseworkers and acting as lead facilitator for the Wayne County Local Housing Options Team (LHOT).

Work involves preparing budget estimates and various other fiscal and statistical reports identifying housing needs and trends among county residents and agency consumers, as well as managing incident data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with various agencies and organizations to uphold program standards and meet the needs of the people we serve.

Our team will rely on you to be proficient in data analysis and report generation, as well as have a strong understanding of policies and regulations related to departmental programs.

Excellent communication, coordination, prioritization, and multitasking skills are key for success in this role.

Take the next step in your administrative career and make a positive impact with a team that assists older adults so that they may achieve a better quality of life, while maintaining independence and dignity in their home community.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel on a monthly basis. Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings or weekends.
• 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.

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.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

Additional Information

• 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.