Administrative Officer 2 - Procurement

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Administrative Officer 2 - Procurement in the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Budget, Grants and Administrative Services Division. You will lead procurement contracts and grants to support statewide services and collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and effective program delivery.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, agreement development, policy analysis, training support, and program collaboration to fund and sustain critical services;

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1 year as Administrative Officer 1; or 3 years in office management or staff work with budgeting or procurement and a bachelor's degree; or equivalent.
• Residency and ability to perform essential job functions required.

Responsibilities

• Guide administrative officers in building and adjusting procurement contracts.
• Create specialized agreements supporting service access across the Commonwealth.
• Examine and update procedures to ensure compliance with laws.
• Provide instruction and assistance to district offices, providers, customers, and advocates.
• Work with procurement and budget teams to secure funding and establish agreements.
• Maintain accurate information for renewals, extensions and purchasing actions.

Skills

Office management

Staff work

Personnel management

Budgeting

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59331-08640

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08640

Position Number

00043499

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00126130

Worksite Address

651 Boas Street, 7th floor

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17121

Contact Name

Kaleya Rivera Pena

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Bureau / Division

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - Bureau of Central Operations - Budget, Grants, and Administrative Services Division

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI OVR BCO Bdgt Grnt Admn Svcs

THE POSITION

Become a key contributor to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation as an Administrative Officer 2 - Procurement, with the Bureau of Central Operation in the Budget, Grant and Administrative Services Division. This position gives you the opportunity to lead important contracting efforts that support vital statewide services. You will collaborate with teams to enhance programs that benefit customers and employees. Your leadership will help shape effective solutions for communities across Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supervises staff and manages processes that support contracts and grants used to meet customer and employee needs across many job titles. It also involves collaboration, policy development, research, and guidance for statewide initiatives. As an Administrative Officer 2 - Procurement, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Leadership: Guide administrative officers in building and adjusting procurement contracts
• Agreement Development: Create specialized agreements that support service access across the Commonwealth
• Policy Analysis: Examine and update procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws
• Training Support: Provide instruction and assistance to district offices, providers, customers, and advocates
• Program Collaboration: Work with procurement and budget teams to secure funding and establish agreements
• Contract Oversight: Maintain accurate information for renewals, extensions, and purchasing actions

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time employment, 7.5 hour work day
• Work hours are negotiable, Monday - Friday, with a 30 or 60-minute lunch depending on work hours. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
• The Headquarters location may be flexible to the selected candidate, however the ability to report to the Harrisburg Office as needed is required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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.

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.

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.

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.