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Administrative Officer 1

Commonwealth of PA | Montgomery County, PA

Posted Date 11/19/2024
Description Are you an administrative professional seeking a fresh career challenge? If so, the Department of Environmental Protection has an exciting opportunity for you! We are actively seeking an organized individual to fill our Administrative Officer 1 position. Do not miss this chance to make a difference and contribute to the important work being done in environmental protection. Apply today and embark on an exciting new journey in your career!


In this position, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and assessing the work of both technical and clerical personnel under the guidance of the Regional Business Manager. Your duties will include reviewing and approving all invoices related to regional purchases and services. You will also be tasked with coding and allocating budget funds, as well as preparing specialized accounting reports as needed. Additionally, you will oversee the review and approval of all purchasing documents, whether manually or electronically via the SAP/SRM system, to ensure compliance with established purchasing procedures. Furthermore, you will supervise all activities associated with the control, maintenance, reporting, and investigation of the automotive fleet, including boats, utilized by the Southeast Region.

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days a 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 Norristown.
  • 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.
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: 

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. 
  • 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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