Reference #: 4602997 THE POSITION

Are you looking for a position that utilizes your leadership, procurement, and analytical skills, while working in a rewarding public service job with advancement opportunities? The Department of Human Services, Grants Division is actively recruiting for an Administrative Officer. In this position, you will be responsible for planning and directing the daily grant operations of the bureau, which entails oversight of professional and technical staff. If you are interested, applying could be a great next step to exploring a meaningful and fulfilling career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Administrative Officer 4, you will direct and oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of a department-wide grant policy, which includes the evaluation and selection of competitive grants, as well as policies and procedures related to e-Grants usage and management. You will manage and direct the administration of information technology (IT) related activities for grant programs, including the development and review of technical documentation to support grant solicitations and best practice documents and templates. In this position, you will coordinate and facilitate work groups consisting of business, program, and technical teams to develop IT statements of work in support of competitive solicitations. Other duties will include overseeing the approval process for IT solicitations and ensuring appropriate approvals have been obtained. You will also maintain oversight of the solicitations being worked on by this section. This includes providing oversight of existing agreements to ensure services do not lapse and assigned staff complete grant extensions, waivers, and requests in a timely manner. 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. This position will receive paid parking! Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.  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. For the first four weeks of employment, you will report to the office three days per week. After successful completion of the first four weeks, you will report to the office one day per week.

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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth title); 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 applicatio 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.

EXAMINATION 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.

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.