Administrative Officer 4 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration
About the role
The Administrative Officer 4 (Local Government) position with the Allegheny County Support Administration offers a chance to make a real difference in the community. This role provides an opportunity to guide essential policies and service contracts that support residents across the county. You help advance fair, effective, and community-centered services. Join the agency and be part of meaningful progress.
Description of Work
Procurement Leadership: Lead competitive procurement processes and coordinate evaluation activities
Policy Development: Create and refine countywide policies and procedures to support DHS operations
Provider Coordination: Collaborate with program offices and provider agencies to improve service access and quality
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as primary contact for providers and support clear communication on solicitation activities
Staff Supervision: Manage staff assignments, review work quality, and oversee performance and scheduling
Compliance Monitoring: Ensure policies align with laws, regulations, and DHS standards while supporting training efforts
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment
Work hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after six months probation the incumbent will be able to work remotely twice a week but will need to get those two days approve by their supervisor
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 Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work in a public or private organization, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, and procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university
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
How to Apply
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.
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