Administrative Officer 1

NOTE: This posting will close on OCTOBER 15, 2026 or after a total of 30 applications are received, whichever occurs first. 

Take on a role that supports important vehicle programs across the state. As an Administrative Officer 1 for the Department of Transportation, you will help manage key processes that ensure accurate vehicle titling and program oversight. This position offers detailed administrative work with real impact. Join a team that values organization, accuracy, and strong communication.

This position supports specialized vehicle programs by managing administrative processes and reviewing complex titling and registration work. As an Administrative Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Manage the review and processing of specially constructed, modified, and short VIN vehicles
• Policy Recommendations: Provide suggestions and justifications for changes to policies and procedures
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze information for accuracy, fraud detection, and program improvement
• Customer Guidance: Conduct site visits and advise customers on required safety specifications
• Training Support: Provide training and update manuals to ensure consistent program knowledge
• Interagency Coordination: Work with other bureaus and law enforcement to review applications and address concerns

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 75 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Additional Requirements: 

• 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. 

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 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.