Administrative Officer - Blair CAO

Lead the charge in operational excellence as the driving force behind the Blair County Assistance Office's (CAO) administrative and technical success. In this role, you will have an opportunity to shape a collaborative office culture by guiding a dedicated team and leveraging modern technology to keep our operations running smoothly. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the balance of personnel management and technical oversight.

Join our team and help us deliver essential services to our community—apply today to start your career as an Administrative Officer 1!

As an Administrative Officer 1, you will manage the overall administrative and clerical functions of the Blair CAO, ensuring efficient office operations and workflow coordination. Your role includes acting as the site administrator for all computer hardware and software systems to maintain technical functionality. Directly supervising a Clerical Supervisor 1, you will conduct regular meetings to discuss staff changes, address unit concerns, and prepare formal performance reviews while providing indirect oversight to the broader clerical team.

Additionally, you will coordinate the office's teleworking program and utilize Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint, Teams, and Excel to enhance communication and streamline operations across the entire unit.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Blair County. If no eligible candidates who live within Blair County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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