Administrative Officer 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Dauphin County, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Officer 1 role with the Department of Agriculture offers a chance to support important work that strengthens farm and food businesses across the state. This position helps guide the smooth use of federal grant funds while working with a wide range of partners. It is a great fit for someone detail-oriented and analytical who enjoys keeping projects organized and moving forward. Join a team that makes a real difference in Pennsylvania’s agriculture! This position supports the administration of federal grants that strengthen agricultural supply chains and assist farm and food businesses. It helps manage processes, communications, and reporting for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.

Requirements

Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data management and reporting
Interpersonal communication skills
Experience with grants

Responsibilities

Coordinate application steps, scoring activities, and proposal reviews for each round of grants
Manage the electronic grants system and maintain accurate project tracking for all RFSI program rounds
Prepare and execute grant agreements and monitor related documentation and updates
Process grant invoices and confirm that spending follows approved statements of work
Maintain ongoing contact with applicants, grantees, and committee members to support program needs
Conduct site visits, document findings, and monitor equipment tracking tools required by United States Department of Agriculture