Administrative Officer 3

Salary: $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-5-08650
Department: Department of Health
Division: HL Div Ad Fnce Op
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 08650
Position Number:
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code:
Worksite Address: 30 Kline Plaza
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17104
Contact Name: Jacinda Daley
Contact Email:
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Community Health Systems / Division of Administration, Finance, and Operations

THE POSITION

Are you looking to make a rewarding career move that utilizes your skills in budgeting and procurement? Do you want to help improve the health of your community? The Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Community Health Systems (BCHS), Division of Administration, Finance, and Operations is seeking a motivated Administrative Officer 3. If you want to support fiscal and administrative functions by providing leadership for budget, fiscal, and lease management operations, then we want to talk to you. Apply today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Administrative Officer 3 you will supervise and direct the daily administrative, operational, fiscal, and contractual management for the Bureau of Community Health Systems which includes 59 state health centers, 6 districts, and a central office. You will prepare monthly expenditure reports, oversee the preparation of all fiscal assignments, consult with the Bureau and Division Director, and develop standard operating procedures and guidelines. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to prioritize and reviewing work, as well as monitor program functions and recommend efficiency improvements. In addition, you will be the point of contact for the Comptroller's Office, Budget Office, and Procurement Office while serving as the Bureau Continuity of Operations (COOP) Manager and information technology (IT) liaison.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.
• 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 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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 .

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.

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 oncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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Eligibility rules apply.
01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 2 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03

How many years of full-time experience do you possess in varied office management or staff work in a public or private organization, including experience in personnel management, budgeting or procurement?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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