Administrative Officer 3

Are you ready to transform your passion for veteran advocacy into a high-impact career that reshapes the future for justice-involved heroes? This essential leadership role offers an opportunity to serve as a primary catalyst for support, unifying state agencies and the veterans who need our help most. By joining the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will influence systemic change, build powerful community coalitions, and champion innovative programs that provide a second chance for those who served. Bring your strategic expertise to a mission-driven team dedicated to making a tangible difference. Apply today to lead this vital mission!

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As an Administrative Officer 3 within the Bureau of Veterans Programs, you will lead advocacy and strategic outreach for justice-involved veterans. Your primary objective will be to generate awareness and secure support for essential services by developing strategic partnerships and overseeing the acquisition and monitoring of related grants. You will be responsible for designing and executing large-scale campaigns to educate the public and the veteran support community on critical issues, including reintegration for hard-to-place veterans, Veterans Service Units (VSU), and Veterans Treatment Courts. To ensure program success, you will coordinate extensively with the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, and county directors. Working closely with the Statewide Veterans Coordinator, you will optimize correctional veteran services and ensure all initiatives align with program goals and grant requirements. Your role involves identifying operational risks, creating mitigation plans, and building strong coalitions among internal leadership, veteran service organizations, and community providers to facilitate the successful reintegration and support of veterans in need.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• Work location will be based on the location of the selected candidate. Available work locations include Erie, Hollidaysburg, Jonestown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, and Spring City.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to work in the office 5 days a pay 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 an approved headquarters office. 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 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.

• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Experience in a legal and/or justice focused role, including experience in outreach, grants, procurement, or community development

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.