Administrative Officer 1

Are you an administrative professional looking for a new career opportunity? The Department of Environmental Protection has a fantastic role just for you! We are on the lookout for a detail-oriented person to join us as an Administrative Officer 1. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks that support the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation's federal grant programs. Your organizational skills will be key in helping us manage these important initiatives effectively. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

In this role, you will undertake various administrative responsibilities to support the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation's federal grant initiatives. Your tasks will include the preparation of federal grant applications, budgets, reports, and amendments specifically for Pennsylvania's Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation program. These documents will be created independently, with oversight or direction from the section chief of the administrative support section (Administrative Officer 2). The preparation of grant applications will involve a thorough review and analysis of previous expenditures, as well as projections of future spending changes influenced by project demands, equipment requirements, personnel, and other factors.

You will be engaged with several federal grant programs, including the Abandoned Mine Lands Title IV, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization. Compliance with all application and reporting standards as outlined in federal program guidance or the Federal Financial Assistance Manual is essential. Additionally, you will be responsible for modifying internal reporting protocols and procedural practices.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• You will have the option to work from one of the following headquarters offices:
  • Central Office - 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
  • Cambria Office - 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931
  • Wilkes-Barre Office - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.

• 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.