Administrative Officer 1

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THE POSITION

Are you a dedicated professional interested in supporting the administrative needs of the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO)? In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting the PA SHPO with human resources, procurement, timekeeping, travel coordination, budget management, and purchasing tasks. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for a rewarding career in a meaningful field, we encourage you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As the bureau's Administrative Officer 1, you will have a crucial role in managing the administrative tasks of PA SHPO and ensuring their smooth operations. You will serve as part of the PA SHPO's leadership team and help advance bureau priorities. This position is ideal for a professional with proven organizational skills. Duties include assisting the bureau director with oversight of personnel and operation budgets, providing internal customer service to staff related to coding time, travel expenses, and ordering equipment and supplies, serving as the PA SHPO's human resources representative, and coordinating and budgeting for staff professional development.

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 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Specific days will be determined according to bureau needs. 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.
• 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 be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience preparing budget estimates
• Experience overseeing and tracking annual budgets and monitoring of expenses
• Experience working with data management systems
• Experience in purchasing equipment and supplies
• Experience providing a range of human resources duties

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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.

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