Administrative Officer 1 (Local Government) - Clearfield-Jefferson County MH/ID

Are you eager to take the next step in your professional career? Consider becoming an Administrative Officer 1 with the Clearfield-Jefferson County MH/ID Program. This is a rewarding, permanent full-time position for a detail-oriented and organized professional who will oversee and manage functions of the Behavioral Health Program Office. We offer a supportive team atmosphere and an excellent benefit package. Bring your ambition and talents to our team!

As Administrative Officer 1, you will conduct and manage all aspects of personnel business and transactions for the County Program Office in accordance with State and Local Civil Service Commission requirements, including possession of full signatory authority for all personnel transactions. This position acts as liaison between Community Connections and the contracted provider of fiscal services assuring compliance with funding and reporting requirements. Additional responsibilities involve monthly monitoring of contracted fiscal providers and ensuring employees receive required training on Corporate Compliance. This includes developing, reviewing and updating staff policies and procedures. You will be expected to ensure that necessary Program insurances are current and compliant with statutory requirements. You will have the opportunity to serve as a member of the Executive Committee and the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Committee (CCEC).

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• There may be occasional meetings and trainings which could occur outside regular work hours.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and a bachelor's degree; 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Clearfield-Jefferson County. If no eligible candidates who live within Clearfield-Jefferson County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

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):

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.

• 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.