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Administrative Officer 4

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental Protection

Recent

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$77,379 - $117,497

per year

Closes

January 19, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading administrative teams in areas like office design, facilities management, equipment oversight, and parking coordination within Pennsylvania's environmental protection department.

You'll handle special projects, analyze workflows, and ensure efficient resource use to support public service goals.

It's a great fit for experienced managers who enjoy supervising others, organizing operations, and contributing to government initiatives while balancing work and home life.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience as an Administrative Officer 3 or equivalent federal role
  • Six years of progressively responsible experience in office management or staff work, including personnel management, budgeting, or procurement
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Ability to supervise managers in architectural design, facilities, leases, radio communications, vehicles, and equipment
  • Experience executing special projects and conducting work analyses
  • Serve as agency parking officer to manage parking programs and ensure policy compliance
  • Full-time work schedule with part-time telework option up to 3 days per week in Pennsylvania

Full Job Description

The Bureau of Office Services within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is on the lookout for a dedicated and industrious individual to fill the role of Administrative Officer 4. This position not only provides a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful public service but also fosters professional development, ensuring a healthy work-life balance and access to various promotional pathways within state government. We are eager to welcome a passionate and motivated candidate who is committed to making a positive difference in the community and contributing to the collective well-being. By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values your efforts and strives to create a significant impact in the lives of others.
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Requirements

This position is accountable to the Office Services Bureau Director (BOS Director) and entails the execution of special projects along with conducting work analyses for the division as requested by both the BOS Director and the Executive Deputy Secretary (EDS) for Administration and Management.

In this capacity, you will supervise three managers who are tasked with distinct responsibilities: the Architectural Designer 2, who focuses on office planning and design; the Administrative Officer 3, who manages leases, facilities, and radio communications; and the Administrative Officer 1, who oversees vehicles and equipment.

Additionally, this role includes the responsibility of serving as the agency's parking officer, which involves managing the agency's parking program to ensure efficient use of resources and compliance with relevant policies.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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per 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 $77,379.00 (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 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; 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:
      1. your score may be lower than deserved.
      2. you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/5/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5180906