Strategic Planner for Facilities (Administrative Officer 2)

Do you have a strong Information Technology (IT) background and experience in strategic planning? If the answer is yes, The Department of General Services (DGS), Bureau of Facilities Management is eager to welcome you as a Strategic Planner for Facilities (Administrative Officer 2). This position plays a crucial role in managing administrative tasks, facilitating communication, and assisting the Bureau Director in decision-making processes. If you are an innovative and ambitious leader looking for a new career opportunity, we want you on our team!

This position works in collaboration with the Bureau Director to strategically plan for the Bureau's success and future growth to include succession planning for the bureau. You will have the opportunity to serve as the human resource (HR) lead for the bureau and coordinate all hiring, onboarding, and training. Lastly, this position assists with the drafting, updating and administratively managing contracts for the Bureau of Facility Management, and the purchasing of unique services and equipment that is used to maintain the DGS owned and managed buildings.

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 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 2-3 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.

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 have strategic planning experience in an (Information Technology) background.
• You must have experience multitasking and handling competing high priorities.
• You must have professionalism and strong interpersonal skills.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Scrum/lean experience

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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.

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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.

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.