Administrative Officer 1 - Montgomery CAO

Full Job Description

Are you a self-motivated individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and a broad spectrum of duties? Do you have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Income Maintenance (OIM), Montgomery County Assistance Office (CAO) is seeking an Administrative Officer 1 who is ready to manage clerical and support units. If you are ready to grow your professional talents while making a positive impact for your community, then we want to talk to you. Apply today!

Requirements

As an Administrative Officer 1, you will oversee the clerical and administrative staff supporting several income maintenance units in two county locations.

You will provide guidance and direction regarding client eligibility determinations. You will also analyze administrative operations, policies, and procedures, and implement recommendations.

This role requires proven organizational skills and effective communication to perform public contact work in gathering information, resolving complaints, engendering support, and providing information.

In addition, you will requisition supplies, review terms of lease contracts, interact with landlords, prepare budget estimates and fiscal statistical reports, and serve as the Site Security Administrator, Personal Computer and Telecommunications Coordinator, and Electronic Benefit Transfer Systems Administrator.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed

Telework: This position may be eligible to telework part time. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process.

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 Montgomery County. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

• 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 Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Montgomery County. If no eligible candidates who live within Montgomery County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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

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:

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.