THE POSITION

Are you an administrative professional with a keen eye for detail? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a motivated and dedicated Administrative Officer 2 to join our team! In this position, you will be responsible for providing operational, administrative, and supervisory support to our Park Region 2 team. This position will equip you with valuable knowledge and offers great opportunity for professional growth. If you are ready to cultivate success and make a lasting impact, this is your field of opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Administrative Officer 2, you will be responsible for managing the overall administrative functions within the Regional Park Office and for coordinating administrative activities and services for the State Park Region 2 field offices. The major functions of this work unit include budgetary preparation and fiscal control, personnel services, purchasing and contracting, labor and employee relations, employee training, and supply and equipment control. Duties you will be responsible for include the following:

• General administration duties: providing supervisory support to administrative and clerical staff, as well as conducting meetings and preparing reports regarding program objectives
• Human resource management duties: serve as human resource system coordinator and oversee transactions processing, time and attendance, payroll processing, and other functions
• Fiscal management duties: maintaining accounting ledgers and expenditure records, as well as preparing and monitoring budget projections and allocations
• Purchasing duties: ensuring the advancement account, purchasing programs, and biddings for materials are administered in adherence to Commonwealth policy
• Additional duties: ensuring office supplies and equipment are inventoried and assisting the regional park manager in all administrative and program areas

• Full-time employment
• 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 up to 5 days a week, after successful completion of a specified training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Prospect.
• 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

• One year as an Administrative Officer 1; or
• Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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• Eligibility rules apply.