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Job description
Salary
$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Div Emgcy Plng Respnse
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/5/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
08650
Position Number
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Administrative Services/Division of Emergency Planning and Response
Worksite Address
1310 Elmerton Avenue
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17105
Contact Name
Christie Sharma
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
The Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Administration (OA), Bureau of Administrative Services (BAS), Division of Emergency Planning and Response (DEPR) is eager to welcome an Administrative Officer 3 to the team. This position is responsible for serving as the Immediate Human Services Needs Coordinator, responsible for the planning and implantation of programs and services to address the basic human needs for communities affected by complex environmental or humanitarian crisis. If working in the emergency management field sounds like your calling, we encourage you to apply. Your efforts will help communities stay safe and supported during critical times.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on supporting statewide human services operations during emergencies and complex events. It involves coordinating plans, assessments, and partnerships that strengthen behavioral health and human services readiness. As an Administrative Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:
Emergency Planning: Develop plans, policies, and guidance for statewide human services operations
Capability Assessment: Coordinate assessments of state readiness and align priorities with federal human services goals
Behavioral Health Integration: Support the integration of emergency behavioral health into statewide response plans
Service Coordination: Work with mental health providers to ensure services remain available during emergencies
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with agencies and community partners to support a whole community disaster response
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days per week, reporting to the office two 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. 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 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, 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.
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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
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 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 and click on Veterans.
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/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
Who can apply
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