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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Director, DEP Grant Center (Administrative Officer 5) in Pennsylvania
Director, DEP Grant Center (Administrative Officer 5)
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Director, DEP Grant Center (Administrative Officer 5)
Salary
$86,299.00 - $131,208.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-14582-08670
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP Grt Ctr
Opening Date
12/20/2024
Closing Date
1/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
08670
Position Number
50698600
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST10
Bureau / Division Code
00351010
Bureau / Division
Grant Center
Worksite Address
400 Market Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
Julie Wolfrays
Contact Email
RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you an experienced grant management professional eager to take your career to the next level? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is on the lookout for a qualified individual to lead its Grant Center. In this role, you will be tasked with planning, developing, coordinating, and overseeing the administrative policies and procedures. As the director of the Grant Center, you will play a crucial role in shaping the department's approach to grant management. Your experience will be vital in ensuring that all activities align with the department's goals and objectives. Join us in making a difference while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role involves both professional and managerial duties in supervising the programs and operations of the Grants Center within the Department of Environmental Protection, reporting directly to the Executive Deputy Secretary for Administration and Management. Your responsibilities include the planning, development, coordination, and leadership of administrative policies and procedures related to all grant and rebate programs within the department.
You will also be responsible for the formulation and execution of the department's grants management policy. This includes ensuring that all grant-related activities align with the department's strategic objectives and comply with relevant regulations and standards. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of grant programs, thereby contributing to the overall mission of the Department of Environmental Protection. This position requires a strong commitment to administrative excellence and a proactive approach to program management.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50698600) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
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, up to 3 days per week. 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.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $86,299.00 (before taxes)..
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 4 (Commonwealth title);or
Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal 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.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
EXAMINATION 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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 4 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work which includes experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?
Yes
No
04
If claiming experience in the previous question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience AND the specific duties you performed in personnel and fiscal management, budgeting, AND procurement, as supported in the employment history section of your application. In order to qualify for this position, you MUST have experience in EACH of the following areas: personnel and fiscal management, budgeting, AND procurement.
05
How many years of full-time progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work do you possess
8 years or more
7 but less than 8 years
6 but less than 7 years
5 but less than 6 years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Master's degree or higher
Bachelor's degree
Some coursework
None
08
If you have not completed college coursework in one of the fields listed in the previous question, how much college coursework have you completed in another field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
09
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Conducts needs assessments and develops program objectives, plans, policies, and procedures. Plans the scope of the project and the timeline for program start-up; conceptualizes service delivery methods; and determines the organizational structure needed.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience DEVELOPING program objectives, plans, policies, and procedures based on research and data gathered.
B. I have experience IMPLEMENTING program objectives, plans, policies, and procedures developed by someone else.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business management or business administration.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to the work behavior above.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to program development or implementation
The type(s) of programs you developed or implemented
Your level of responsibility
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – QUALITY ASSESSMENT
Compiles and analyzes statistical and financial data, narrative reports, and other pertinent information to assess the quality of programs. Recommends and implements changes and improvements. Ensures programs are operating cost-effectively and compliant with established standards, goals, objectives, and priorities.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience evaluating the effectiveness of programs. I ensured programs were cost-effective AND compliant with established standards, goals, and objectives by addressing issues or negative trends.
B. I have experience evaluating the effectiveness of programs. I ensured programs were cost-effective OR compliant with established standards, goals, and objectives by addressing issues or negative trends.
C. I have experience evaluating the effectiveness of programs. I identified issues or negative trends and notified someone else who ensured they were addressed.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics, accounting, or economics.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to assessing the quality of programs
The type(s) of issues or negative trends you identified or addressed
Your level of responsibility
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – REPORTING
Compiles information for reports, status updates, presentations, correspondence, or other methods of disseminating information. Ensures the information included is accurate and submitted timely or in accordance with program requirements.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience compiling information for various types of documents and reports. I was responsible for writing reports or documents and ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of the information to meet established requirements.
B. I have experience compiling information for various types of documents and reports. I was responsible for drafting reports or documents but someone else ensured the accuracy of the report and submitted it to meet established requirements.
C. I have experience compiling information for use in various types of reports or documents.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to compiling information and writing reports
The type(s) of documents you prepared
Your level of responsibility
18
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SUPERVISION
Supervises staff by assigning work and establishing priorities and timeframes for completion. Reviews employee performance and prepares evaluation reports. Provides leadership and mentorship to staff. Interviews prospective employees and recommends selection. Receives and resolves grievances and complaints. Counsels employees when necessary. Provides guidance to staff on complex issues and approves or denies leave requests. Identifies training needs and provides training to staff.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing a full range of supervisory duties, such as approving leave, reviewing employee performance, directing the work of subordinates, assigning training, conducting employment interviews, and addressing disciplinary issues.
B. I have experience as a lead worker. I have provided on the job training to newly hired staff, reviewed their work, or served as a team or group leader, but I was NOT responsible for employee discipline or hiring decisions.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
20
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to supervision or lead work
Your level of responsibility
21
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov