Administrative Officer 3

State of Pennsylvania

$69K — $104K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum one year as Administrative Officer 2 or equivalent role in government;
  • Four years of experience in office management, including personnel management and budgeting;
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent training;
  • Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements;
  • Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize activities for leased and state-owned facilities;
  • Supervise a small team by assigning, directing, and evaluating work;
  • Coordinate office relocations, ensuring minimal disruption;
  • Negotiate leasing agreements and review field office layouts;
  • Ensure lease compliance with federal and state regulations;
  • Manage property repairs and complaints, collaborating with legal teams.

Benefits

  • Multiple health plans and wellness programs;
  • Competitive wages with retirement and investment options;
  • Generous paid leave, including parental and military leave;
  • Flexibility in work schedules and telework opportunities;
  • Professional development and internal mobility options;
  • Employee-only discounts on various services.
Full Job Description
Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Labor & Industry
Division: LI Prcmnt Cntrs and Prop Mgmt
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 08650
Position Number: 00110760
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00123510
Bureau / Division: L&I Procurement Centers and Property Management
Worksite Address: Capitol Complex, 651 Boas Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17121
Contact Name: Felicia Newbury
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION
Do you want to help guide leasing, property management, and related operations that ensure Department of Labor & Industry teams have the space they need to deliver effective services statewide? Apply to be an Administrative Officer 3 with the Bureau of Administrative Services. This role provides an exciting opportunity to support important projects and contribute to decisions that help agencies have the leased office space and practical support they need to operate efficiently. Make a positive impact through meaningful lease and property management with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role guides key activities involving leasing, property management, and related responsibilities. It supports statewide operations by leading staff, coordinating processes, and ensuring that all activities follow legal requirements and meet agency needs. As an Administrative Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:
  • Program Management: Plan and organize activities supporting the Department's leased and state-owned facilities, parking, fleet vehicle management, and equipment control/surplus section
  • Staff Supervision: Assign, direct, and evaluate work for a small team of administrative and clerical staff; provide training and mentorship
  • Office Relocations: Coordinate office relocation team meetings; provide guidance to agencies on leasing, relocation, and related processes; ensure relocations are completed in a timely manner with minimal disruption
  • Lease Development: Negotiate agreements and review field office leases, floor plans, and layouts to ensure alignment with a standards for space, cost, and construction
  • Compliance Oversight: Ensure all leases comply with federal and state statutes, regulations, standards and policies; determine if facilities are completed according to lease specifications
  • Property Management: Coordinate actions involving repairs and complaints; work closely with legal and specialist teams to resolve legal and other issues

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.

Other Requirements:
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
  • 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

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We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 2 for one or more years full-time?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03

How many years of full-time experience do you possess in varied office management or staff work in a public or private organization, including experience in personnel management, budgeting or procurement?
  • 4 years or more
  • 3 but less than 4 years
  • 2 but less than 3 years
  • 1 but less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
  • Master's degree or higher
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Some coursework
  • None

06

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam

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