Administrative Officer 2 - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaTHE POSITION The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an Administrative Officer 2 to support the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS). This impactful role combines procurement leadership, project management, data analysis, and strategic planning to help support youth-focused programs across Pennsylvania. Your expertise will help drive informed decisions, strengthen operations, and support important program initiatives. Join a collaborative team where your ideas and contributions can make a lasting difference. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position performs analytical, procurement, and project management work for the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. Responsibilities include managing contracts and procurement activities, evaluating programs, supporting major initiatives, and providing recommendations that improve operational effectiveness. As a Administrative Officer 2, you will perform the following duties: Procurement Management: Oversee procurement activities, contracts, agreements, and solicitation processes for Youth Development Center and Youth Forestry Camp programs Contract Coordination: Facilitate revisions, approvals, executions, and monitoring of agreements with federal, state, county, community, and service provider partners Program Analysis: Evaluate programs, analyze procurement outcomes, gather data, identify risks, and develop reports that support informed decision making Project Support: Develop work plans, track milestones, monitor progress, and support implementation of major initiatives Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with procurement staff, legal counsel, managers, evaluation teams, and external partners on procurement activities Policy Administration: Review procedures, recommend improvements, maintain records retention compliance, and develop unit policies and training materials Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 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. The work location will be determined based on the DHS/BJJS work location nearest to the selected candidate's county of residence, which includes Butler, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Montgomery, Montour, or Perry counties. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time following the probationary period. 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 closest to your residence. 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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. Legal Requirements: This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of …