Administrative Officer 3

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Administrative Officer 3 in the Bureau of Workers' Compensation - Health and Safety Division to strengthen statewide health and safety programs for employers and workers. You will help guide program strategy and lead a mission-driven team focused on leadership and service.

Work is full-time with potential telework options; in-office presence required two days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Administrative Officer 2 or four years of office management experience including personnel management budgeting or procurement; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Manage statewide safety programs and ensure alignment with laws and regulations.
• Staff Leadership: Direct clerical and technical staff by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and supporting training.
• Training Management: Coordinate health and safety training efforts and guide development of program content.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with regulated groups and support meetings, outreach, and collaboration.
• Communication Review: Evaluate written materials for accuracy and clarity to support program messaging.

Skills

Program Oversight

Staff Leadership

Communication

Job description

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location: Dauphin County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Department: Department of Labor & Industry

Division: Bureau of Workers' Compensation - Health and Safety Division

Opening Date: 08/14/2026

Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Union: Non-Union

Worksite Address: 651 Boas Street

City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17121

Contact Name: Moureen Gunyanyi

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Administrative Officer 3 position with the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Health and Safety Division offers an exciting chance to support programs that strengthen workplace safety across the Commonwealth. This role allows you to help guide statewide initiatives and ensure that important safety resources reach employers and workers. You will be part of a mission-driven team that values leadership, communication, and service. This is a meaningful opportunity to grow professionally while supporting healthier and safer workplaces.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees statewide health and safety programs and supports communication, training, and evaluation efforts that help strengthen workplace practices. It plays a key role in guiding program strategy, staff performance, and outreach to communities across the Commonwealth. As an Administrative Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Manage statewide safety programs and ensure alignment with laws and regulations
• Staff Leadership: Direct clerical and technical staff by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and supporting training
• Training Management: Coordinate health and safety training efforts and guide development of program content
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with regulated groups and support meetings, outreach, and collaboration
• Communication Review: Evaluate written materials for accuracy and clarity to support program messaging

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. You will be required to report in-office 2 days 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:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, including experience in personnel management budgeting or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

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.