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Administrative Officer 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$59,345 - $90,211

per year

Closes

February 16, 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 managing and improving training programs for professionals who help people with substance use disorders and gambling problems in Pennsylvania.

You'll assess needs, evaluate courses and instructors, develop educational content, and support an online training system while traveling to build partnerships.

It's a great fit for someone with strong organizational skills, a passion for education in health fields, and the ability to think critically and solve problems independently.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience as an Administrative Officer 1 or equivalent administrative role
  • Skills in assessing educational needs and evaluating course content and instructors
  • Experience in recruiting, contracting, and providing technical assistance to instructors and stakeholders
  • Ability to develop and maintain current educational content following adult education best practices
  • Proficiency in administering online training management systems
  • Strong critical thinking and solution-focused mindset for analyzing issues and improving training initiatives
  • Willingness to travel throughout Pennsylvania to represent the department and foster collaborations

Full Job Description

Are you interested in working in a creative environment that develops and provides state of the art educational opportunities to professionals combatting substance use disorder (SUD) and problem gambling? If so, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) may be the place for you. As an Administrative Officer 2, you will have the opportunity to share your administrative skills and innovative ideas in ways that strengthen Pennsylvania’s treatment systems. Take your career up a notch with the Bureau of Operational Excellence, Innovation and Learning Division!

Requirements

As an Administrative Officer 2, your work is dedicated to establishing, executing, and continuously improving our statewide needs-based system of training for SUD, gambling professionals, and other stakeholders in Pennsylvania.

You will be responsible for assessing the educational needs of the field; evaluating course content and the performance of contracted course instructors; recruiting and contracting with new instructors; as well as working with subject matter experts to update, develop, and maintain educational content that is current and follows best practice in adult education.

This includes executing Training of Trainers events; assisting in the administration of an online training management system; and providing technical assistance to instructors, students, Single County Authorities, and other DDAP stakeholders.


With our team, you will have a chance to wield significant influence on the advancement of DDAP training services in Pennsylvania.

We will rely on your critical thinking skills and solution focused mindset to identify opportunities for improvement across our extensive catalog of courses.

You will be independently responsible for completing in-depth analyses of information and issues to promote successful oversight and implementation of training initiatives.

This position will allow you to travel throughout the state representing the interests of the department and to foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders at the local and state level.


Join our team to achieve your professional goals and help shape the way our state’s treatment systems reduce stigma and empower sustained recovery for the benefit of all people in Pennsylvania!


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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the office two days per week and for special events as necessary.

    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:

  • 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.

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