Reference #: 4568299 THE POSITION Have you long desired a career that lets you make a meaningful impact on the community and offers opportunities for personal growth? We have a fantastic opening for an Administrative Officer 1 working in the Operations Team for the Department of Health (DOH), reporting to the Director of Operations and Deputy Secretary of Administration. You will provide comprehensive administrative services; including process analysis and improvement, employee support, procurement and invoice support, and space management. This position will allow you to advocate for the DOH's mission to foster healthy behaviors, prevent injury and disease, and ensure the safe delivery of quality healthcare for all Pennsylvanians. Bring your hardworking, friendly personality and eagerness to make a meaningful contribution to the community's health. Join our team and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Administrative Officer, you will be the Agency Purchasing Card Coordinator and Travel Card Coordinator. This will involve handling various responsibilities, such as closely managing the purchasing and travel cards within the agency. Your duties will also include coordinating with different departments to ensure smooth operations, investigating any violations or discrepancies related to the cards, and analyzing fiscal data to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies. Additionally, you will be responsible for processing invoices and dealing with disciplinary issues as the primary point of contact for Labor Relations (LR). This will involve gathering and providing all necessary information to LR, offering valuable guidance to supervisors and managers, and providing professional opinions on disciplinary actions and outcomes based on thorough analysis and understanding of the situation.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 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. La e 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.