Administrative Officer 2

Why work at the Department of Banking & Securities? We place a high value on employee satisfaction and development to ensure a vibrant, motivated workforce. This Administrative Officer 2 role with our Financial Education, Protection, and Outreach Office is a rewarding opportunity to create and provide education programs and outreach initiatives that give people the knowledge and resources they need to make informed financial decisions.

You will deliver approachable presentations on complex topics as well as analyze and interpret program impacts to guide the strategic improvement of office programs, policies, and procedures. Join our team to invest in your career and in the financial wellbeing of communities across the state! Examples of Duties This position plays a key role in programs and initiatives that help people invest wisely and avoid fraud. It participates outreach, education, and engagement through various in-person and virtual mediums in addition to providing analytical, administrative, and program support.

As an Administrative Officer 2, you will perform the following duties: Impact Analysis: Select methods for data collection and evaluate data from education and outreach programs to assess impact and identify opportunities for improvement Data Presentation: Develop reports and visuals to explain analysis findings and recommend program improvements; develop agency publications and educational materials Initiative Development: Create new outreach strategies, policy improvements, consumer oriented programs, and associated materials Project Management: Implement and coordinate programs, projects, initiatives, and awareness campaigns Program Outreach: Speak publicly to audiences of various age groups and audience sizes both in-person and virtually; answer questions, coordinate logistical issues, and build partnerships Professional Collaboration: Meet with program staff to discuss goals, resolve issues, and identify chances to improve impact and connect with new communities 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.

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Administrative Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; 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 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. 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. Supplemental 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.