Assistant Director; Administrative Officer

Assistant Director – Energy & Resource Management Office

As the Assistant Director, you will oversee a team of high‑voltage electricians and plumbers, manage projects, and ensure the continuous, secure, and efficient operation of Commonwealth buildings.

• Team Management:
  Oversee maintenance and repair activities for the high voltage and plumbing teams.
• Project Oversight:
  Manage projects of various sizes, review scope documents, and evaluate bid proposals.
• Operational Guidance:
  Provide direction on building maintenance needs and clarify requests with staff and tenants.
• Meeting Leadership:
  Chair meetings and present updates on projects, impacts, and concerns to leadership.
• Performance Supervision:
  Handle personnel duties including training, scheduling, evaluations, and discipline.
• Emergency Response:
  Address urgent maintenance needs and prioritize work to resolve time‑sensitive issues.

• Full‑time employment; on‑call 24 hours, 7 days per week.
• Work hours:
  
  7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  Up to 2 days per week, subject to having a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location in Pennsylvania.
• Salary:
  Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.
• Position is essential:
  Required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.

• One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title), or eight years of progressively responsible management or staff work including personnel, fiscal, budgeting, or procurement; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid driver’s license not under suspension.
• Combination of eight years of experience in plumbing and/or electrical work.
• Management experience.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.

• Only information submitted through the application will be considered; resumes and cover letters are not reviewed.
• Attach unofficial college transcripts if claiming education.
• Submit by the closing date; late applications will not be accepted.

The Commonwealth is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. 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.