Administrative Officer 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of General Services, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, seeks an Administrative Officer 2 to guide agency relocations and related programs across the state. The role supports statewide operations by planning, coordinating, and providing guidance for complex projects and agency needs.

You will collaborate with agencies, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely relocation outcomes, manage assets, and evaluate program performance to drive improvements and better service delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Relocation Planning: Coordinate large-scale agency moves, assess needs, prepare plans, and adjust timelines as needed.
• Policy Development: Create and update guidelines to support relocation practices and improve service delivery.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with agencies, vendors, and internal teams to ensure communication and timely project completion.
• Asset Management: Oversee tracking, redistribution, and record-keeping for assets affected by relocations and surplus programs.
• Program Evaluation: Analyze performance data, identify improvements, and develop tools for future decisions.
• Technical Guidance: Provide support, direction, and training to administrative staff engaged in relocation and surplus operations.

Skills

Office management

Personnel management

Budgeting

Procurement

Policy development

Stakeholder coordination

Logistics planning

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Administrative Officer 2 role with the Department of General Services offers an exciting chance to guide complex agency relocations across the state. This position allows you to support public agencies during important transitions while helping them stay organized and prepared. Your work will help teams face challenges with confidence and ensure that relocation plans stay on track. Join us and become a key partner in shaping efficient government operations.

This position supports agency relocations, surplus activities, and policy development to help statewide operations run smoothly. The role involves planning, coordination, communication, and guidance for complex projects and agency needs. As a Administrative Officer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Relocation Planning: Coordinate large scale agency moves by assessing needs, preparing plans, and adjusting timelines as situations change
• Policy Development: Create and update guidelines that support consistent relocation practices and improve service delivery
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with agencies, vendors, and internal teams to ensure communication, alignment, and timely project completion
• Asset Management: Oversee tracking, redistribution, and record keeping for agency assets affected by relocations and surplus programs
• Program Evaluation: Analyze performance data, identify improvements, and develop tools that help guide future decisions and strategies
• Technical Guidance: Provide support, direction, and training to administrative staff engaged in relocation and surplus operations

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Telework: You will not have the opportunity to telework in this position.

• 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration): 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a current Class C driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must have three years of experience coordinating large-scale logistics operations involving multiple locations or stakeholders.
• You must have three years of experience planning and coordinating complex office, facility, or organizational relocations.
• You must have two years of experience developing logistics plans, schedules, or project timelines to support operational activities.
• You must have three years of experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
• You must have two years of experience conducting site assessments and developing logistical solutions to support operational or facility needs.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).

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.