Administrative Officer

THE POSITION

As an Administrative Officer 4 with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), you become part of an agency dedicated to improving justice systems, serving crime victims, and creating safer communities. PCCD is looking for a detail‑focused, motivated individual with strong people skills who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. Your efforts help support clear processes, quality oversight, and effective grant management statewide.

Step into a role where your skills support a mission that makes a real difference for Pennsylvania residents!

This position manages auditing, monitoring, and financial training functions that support effective grant oversight across the agency. As an Administrative Officer 4, you will perform the following duties:

• Risk Management:
  
  Maintain and update the grantee risk classification system to ensure accurate evaluation of agency risk.
• Monitoring Oversight:
  Direct financial monitoring activities, and provide guidance on policies, procedures, and remedies for findings.
• Internal Controls:
  Develop and oversee controls that address fraud, waste, and abuse in grant‑funded activities.
• Audit Coordination:
  Work with external auditors to support testing of grant expenditures, and review submitted audit reports.
• Training Development:
  Create financial training for staff and subrecipients for virtual and in‑person learning needs.
• Policy Maintenance:
  Develop and maintain financial policies, documentation, and manuals to support statewide grant compliance.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑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.
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

• 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.

• You must pass a background investigation.

• 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…