Would you like to work in public safety administration and collaborate with federal, state, and county partners to help keep our communities safe? If so, we have an exciting opportunity as an Administrative Officer 2 to oversee the Pennsafe program within the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety. In this position, you will coordinate with business partners to verify that facilities across the Commonwealth are adhering to federal and state laws to ensure friends and family members across the state are kept safe from hazardous and/or toxic chemicals. Take pride in the essential work you do and apply with us today!

In this Administrative Officer 2 role, you will monitor personnel responsible for processing Tier II Hazardous Chemical Inventory reports and Toxic Release Inventory reports, as well as process invoices and remittances and provide assistance to employers, emergency response providers, and the public. You will serve as the project manager on tasks as assigned and coordinate information technology (IT) process improvement projects for the program area in addition to serving as the on-going project manager for the Pennsylvania Tier II System (PATTS).

You will be responsible for identifying budgetary needs for the program area and assisting in the preparation of program concept papers and program revision requests, detailing new initiatives and the associated costs for implementation. You will also compose grant proposals as necessary and oversee staff in Central Collections to include the intake of all bureau monies. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to contribute to our supportive team environment.

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 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours are flexible.
  
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

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.