Administrative Officer 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is seeking an Administrative Officer 1 to manage administrative functions supporting vehicles, facilities, and assets across the agency. The role emphasizes coordinating programs, analyzing needs, and supporting staff to improve operations.

The position offers full-time hours, a typical 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule with telework option one day per week, and a requirement to meet PA residency.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Fleet management: Coordinate vehicle assignments, oversee repairs, review usage, and prepare replacement documentation.
• Facility support: Manage building access, workspace needs, and coordination with contracted service providers.
• Asset oversight: Maintain asset records, assign identification tags, and support purchases and surplus activities.
• Insurance coordination: Handle insurance claims, review documentation, and work with risk management personnel.
• Supervisory duties: Direct Administrative Assistants and clerical staff and provide guidance for daily tasks.
• Program analysis: Review operations, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to administrative procedures.

Skills

Office management

Staff coordination

Communication skills

Executive support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2026-52436-08630. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 25, 2026 TO JULY 8, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as an Administrative Officer 1 and contribute to the smooth operation of essential programs. This role will allow you to support statewide facility, fleet, and asset management efforts. Your organizational strengths will help staff across the agency work more effectively. This is an opportunity to grow your administrative skills while supporting important public services.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will manage administrative functions that support vehicles, facilities, and assets throughout the Department. You work will strengthen agency operations by coordinating programs, analyzing needs, and supporting staff. As an Administrative Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Fleet Management: Coordinate vehicle assignments, oversee repairs, review usage, and prepare replacement documentation
• Facility Support: Manage building access, workspace needs, and coordination with contracted service providers
• Asset Oversight: Maintain asset records, assign identification tags, and support purchases and surplus activities
• Insurance Coordination: Handle insurance claims, review documentation, and work with risk management personnel
• Supervisory Duties: Direct Administrative Assistants and clerical staff and provide guidance for daily tasks
• Program Analysis: Review operations, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to administrative procedures

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 1 day 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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

• This particular position also requires possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
• 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.

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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.