Reference #: 4625592 THE POSITION Are you ready for an opportunity to support the development of strategic and complex design projects while working in a fun, creative, open-minded, human-centered environment focused on continuous improvement and providing an excellent customer experience? Do you have the desire to save taxpayer dollars and support the space management of a new hybrid workplace? Does the opportunity to collaborate with state agencies to align their facility needs with their mission, vision, and values sound like an exciting career move?

If so, the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS), Bureau of Real Estate is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, Space Management Administrative Officer to join our team! Apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK An employee in this position reports directly to the Assistant Director and provides comprehensive administrative support to the Division of Real Estate Services (DORES) as related to space management activities. Your work will focus on space allocation, utilization and planning activities, and ensuring optimal utilization of available resources. Projects are specifically related to space and furniture, and office relocations for all Commonwealth agencies.

Employee's duties will include but not be limited to: Assisting with preparing lease specifications Managing project documentation such as taking and distributing meeting minutes Coordinating between the project team and relevant stakeholders, Updating and managing standards Developing graphic presentations and agenda for meetings with customer agencies Intake and coordination of project requests Coordinating with agency liaisons and representatives to educate on processes and procedures, and other administrative tasks Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the positiondescription.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Once a month in-office at minimum will be required. 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. Candidate must be able to travel to headquarters location and conduct site visits as required. 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: Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree;  or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements: You must possess a valid Class C PA driver's license. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings Experience using drafting software

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 acce ted. 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.

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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.