THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented, analytical individual with excellent people skills to join our team as an Administrative Officer in the Risk Management Office. If you have good communication skills, verbal and in writing, strong customer service skills, and problem-solving skills. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As Administrative Officer 1, you will conduct fraud-related investigations, and analyze data gathered from those investigations, to make recommendations for mitigating fraud and risk. You will perform audits, at regular intervals, of transactions completed by Driver and Vehicle Service (DVS) employees to ensure compliance with PennDOT and DVS policy. You will establish a formalized fraud risk assessment process for DVS and perform fraud risk assessments of business process areas within DVS. You will document findings, identify risks, and make recommendations of controls to implement to mitigate those risks.

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

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• This position requires overtime and travel.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• 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

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must posses a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver License.
• You must have knowledge of Vehicle Code.
• You must have ability to speak publicly.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• The selected candidate for this position must undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.
  

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).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
• 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.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.

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