Administrative Officer 4

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Perry County, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Take on a key leadership role as the Administrative Officer 4 with the Department of Human Services (DHS). This position gives you the opportunity to drive major financial, procurement, and administrative functions that support the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS). You partner with statewide teams, guide committed staff, and help strengthen programs that serve youth across multiple facilities. Step into a career-focused role where your expertise fuels dependable financial operations, bold planning, and meaningful progress for the bureau.

Requirements

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, 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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial, procurement, and administrative services that support the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services and its statewide facilities.
• Supervises staff, coordinates with multiple agencies, and ensures the accuracy of financial and operational systems.
• Prepares annual budget requests, analyzes spending trends, and reviews funding needs for statewide youth facilities.
• Reviews purchase requests, approves expenditures, and monitors procurement activities to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Develops policies, analyzes financial reports, and oversees systems that support federal, state, and grant funded programs.
• Serves as primary contact for audit activities, addresses financial questions, and ensures documentation meets required standards.
• Coordinates large-scale initiatives, works with facility staff, and manages timelines for maintenance and technology improvement projects.
• Directs accounting, timekeeping, and purchasing teams, and provides guidance to support accurate and efficient operations.

What This Job Offers

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