Administrative Officer 3

Are you a goal-oriented, proactive professional with exceptional organizational and decision-making skills who is committed to excellence? Become an Administrative Officer 3 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and support programs that keep military training lands productive and mission focused. This position gives you the opportunity to manage important projects, coordinate with military partners, and improve long-term planning. Your efforts will help maintain safe, realistic environments for training. Join a team that values strong problem-solving and dedication to service.

This position supports the planning, development, and maintenance of military training lands to keep them safe, effective, and sustainable. The role involves coordination, project oversight, and data-driven decision making across multiple programs and partners. As a Administrative Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Planning: Develop plans and goals for range modernization and long-term training land sustainability
• Project Coordination: Work with engineers, safety staff, and environmental teams to guide project requirements and standards
• Data Management: Update databases and track information related to military training land conditions, usage and program funding
• Resource Allocation: Recommend project priorities and support budget planning for multiple training land programs
• Field Oversight: Inspect training land areas and supervise field activities to ensure compliance with plans and safety standards
• Collaboration Efforts: Coordinate with military units, natural resource staff, and outside agencies to support effective training operations

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

• 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.

• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

P referred Qualifications (not required):

• Extensive experience in military training, operations, and range management
• A thorough understanding of Army training doctrine and safety regulations, specifically TC 25-8 (Training Ranges), AR 385-19 (The Army Sustainable Range Program), AR385-10 (The Army Safety and Occupational Health Program), and AR 385-63 (Range Safety)
• Licenses, registrations, or certifications:
  • ARNG Garrison Command Leadership Course (GCLC), Fiscal Law Course, and Training Center University (TCU)
• Proficient in Composite Risk Management (CRM)
• Experience in the management and long-term stability of military training land and maneuver lands
• Experience in military range design
  
• Experience in project management
• Experience in m ilitary database systems operations

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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 applicants 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.

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.