Administrative Officer 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lebanon County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a key leadership role as an Administrative Officer 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. In this position, you will shape office operations and help teams stay organized and effective. Your work will support important programs that benefit veterans across the Commonwealth. Bring your talents to a mission-driven environment where your contributions matter! This position oversees daily office operations and supports leadership by coordinating and managing a wide range of administrative activities. It ensures smooth workflow, accurate processes, and effective communication across the Bureau of Veterans Homes headquarters.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must maintain an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) card once it is issued.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing administrative support
• Experience working at a long-term or large health care facility
• Experience analyzing information and developing reports that assist in the management of the organization
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel to generate metrics, manage and format data, create advanced formulas and macros, and manage advanced charts and tables
• Experience supervising staff in administrative operation
• Experience creating work schedules, assigning staff duties, or ensuring office coverage
• Experience reviewing, reconciling, or managing billing, accounts, postage charges, or similar financial documentation
• Office management and staff work experience
• Customer service experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Plan tasks, delegate assignments, and ensure efficient completion of administrative work
• Guide administrative staff, monitor performance, and provide training as needed
• Review documents for accuracy, update procedures, and prepare reports for leadership
• Support staffing needs by coordinating job postings, interviews, and new employee processes
• Conduct research, prepare briefing materials, and assist with special assignments and initiatives
• Oversee purchases, budget impacts, office equipment, and information technology (IT) and telecommunications needs

Benefits

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will report in-office 5 days and telework 5 days in a 10-day pay period.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level