Administrative Officer 2

Full Job Description

Are you excited about the prospect of supporting senior staff through both administrative and programmatic tasks? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a committed and hardworking individual to join our team. This position offers a remarkable opportunity to advance your career while making a significant contribution to the vital field of environmental protection. If you are prepared to take on this rewarding challenge and play a key role in our mission, we invite you to apply today and take advantage of this opportunity for professional development!

Requirements

This role is under the supervision of the Administrative Officer 3 within the SPEED Office of Program Integration and is pivotal in supporting the execution and management of the SPEED program for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

The incumbent is tasked with providing comprehensive staff assistance across a range of administrative, policy, permitting, and programmatic matters that hold significance for the entire agency.

A thorough understanding of Commonwealth permitting processes, revenue collection, payment systems, as well as purchasing and budgeting protocols is essential for success in this position.

The individual will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial and budgetary data, which includes tracking permit program revenues and expenditures.

This will be accomplished through the use of both new and existing databases, spreadsheets, and reports, all aimed at developing and implementing the budget for the various programs within the SPEED initiative.In addition to these responsibilities, the position requires collaboration with senior officials on sensitive and potentially contentious issues, necessitating the resolution of matters that fall under the purview of the Administrative Officer 3.

This involves managing critical information, consulting with subject matter experts, compiling and analyzing relevant data, and preparing detailed reports that outline findings and recommendations for program consideration.

To excel in this role, high-level management, organizational, and administrative skills are crucial, along with the capacity to take initiative, lead meetings, and operate independently with minimal supervision once the processes of the SPEED Program are fully understood.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week.

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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a 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.

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.