Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Administrative Officer 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4538226 THE POSITION Do you want your professional, administrative work to support programs that ensure all children and students have access to healthy meals? Join the Department of Education's Division of Food and Nutrition as an Administrative Officer 1. You and your team will keep our programs in compliance with federally mandated Child Nutrition Program requirements, and help our children have the fuel they need to learn and grow!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee a close-knit clerical staff and provide administrative support for the division and our eight Child Nutrition Programs. This includes enrolling new program sponsors as well as collaborating with existing sponsors and other agencies to process changes and prevent interruptions with reimbursements. You will train administrative staff and ensure they are providing timely and positive customer service, responding to inquiries appropriately, and triaging and directing inquiries to program areas as appropriate.
This position serves as back up to the division Chief for a variety of human resource functions, arranging out-of-state travel, coordinating office space, onboarding of new hires, and other administrative functions. You will also serve as back up to the Civil Rights Compliance Officer, researching complaints by communicating with parents and families to collect the necessary information to assist program supervisors with achieving appropriate resolutions. Take the next step in your administrative career with our team and help support children and students in Pennsylvania!
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. Staff is required to report to the worksite every Thursday but is subject to change depending on work requirements. 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.
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 tate 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.