Administrative Officer 1

Administrative Officer 1 Join the Department of Banking and Securities as an Administrative Officer 1 and help consumers navigate important financial issues. This role gives you the chance to work with a team (in a call center) to collaborate and give guidance to consumers. Your work will strengthen trust in financial entities and support the agency mission. Bring your communication skills and make a difference every day. This position supports the Department of Banking and Securities by assisting consumers who contact the call center with financial questions and concerns. You will research issues, provide helpful information, and guide callers to appropriate resources. As an Administrative Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Call Response: Answer inquiries from the public and provide clear information about banking and securities topics
• Complaint Review: Analyze consumer complaints and research details to help identify next steps
• Issue Response: Communicate with financial entities to assist with addressing consumer concerns
• Record Management: Enter and maintain complaint and inquiry data in department systems
• Regulatory Awareness: Stay informed about relevant state and federal financial laws and complete on the job training
• Project Support: Assist with special studies and department projects at the direction of leadership

You may be asking yourself, why work at DoBS? The answer is simple, we place a high value on employee satisfaction and development to ensure a vibrant, motivated workforce. We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Stable and supportive work environment
• Networking opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement package
• Paid parking
• On-the-job training
• Professional development

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, for eligible employees. 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.

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.

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 Guidelines.
• 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 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job