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Cultural Change Officer (Administrative Officer 4)

Salary

$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually

Location

Lebanon County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-15196

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV EX Dep Sec

Opening Date

12/27/2024

Closing Date

1/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08660

Position Number

50687396

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00138000

Bureau / Division

Executive Deputy Secretary

Worksite Address

Building 0-47, Fisher Avenue

Worksite Address

Fort Indiantown Gap

City

Annville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17003

Contact Name

Jessie Vuksta

Contact Email

jvuksta@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

Are you a highly organized and driven individual with a passion for fostering cultural change? Do you want to play a key role in advancing the efforts of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to create a more inclusive and impactful environment? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Cultural Change Officer. In this important role, you will collaborate with leadership to integrate cultural change initiatives into the department's structure, programs, policies, and decision-making processes. If you are eager to leverage your exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with your expertise in statistical analysis, then this is the perfect opportunity to begin a meaningful public service career!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will contribute to advancing the DMVA’s mission, vision, and values by overseeing the department’s cultural change initiatives. Your responsibilities include chairing the Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion (DEBI) committee and collaborating with the core team and subcommittees to drive progress on key objectives and develop a comprehensive strategy for cultural transformation across the department. You will also partner with the agency director of strategic operations and project management staff to create a change-management-informed strategy that encourages behavioral shifts within the department, focusing on empowering both staff and leadership. Additional duties involve providing strategic support for workforce planning at Fort Indiantown Gap and other field locations. This support includes analyzing current staffing levels, forecasting future workforce needs, and developing strategies to address staffing gaps; collaborating with leadership to ensure talent alignment with organizational goals; and monitoring workforce metrics to evaluate trends and demographics, adjusting to optimize efficiency and productivity.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50687396) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. 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 Annville.

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth title);or

• Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, 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.

  Additional Requirements:

• 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.

  Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with Workforce Development and/or Succession Planning.

• Experience with promoting initiatives and a positive workplace culture.

• Experience running workshops/focus groups or creating collaborative working environments.

• Experience in writing policy.

  Legal Requirement:

• 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 willnotbe 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.

  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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

  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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 3 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  03

  Do you possess progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work which includes experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  05

  How many years of full-time experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work in public or private organization do you possess?

• 6 years or more

• 5 but less than 6 years

• 4 but less than 5 years

• 3 but less than 4 years

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

  06

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  07

  What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingand clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visitand click on Other Information.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Master's degree or higher

• Bachelor's degree

• Some coursework

• None

  08

  If you have not completed college coursework in one of the fields listed in the previous question, how much college coursework have you completed in another field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 120 credits or more

• 90 but less than 120 credits

• 60 but less than 90 credits

• 30 but less than 60 credits

• Less than 30 credits

• None

  09

  Preferred Criteria: Do you have experience with Workforce Development and/or Succession Planning?

• Yes

• No

  10

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  11

  Preferred Criteria: Do you have experience with promoting initiatives and a positive workplace culture?

• Yes

• No

  12

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  13

  Preferred Criteria: Do you have experience running workshops/focus groups or creating collaborative working environments?

• Yes

• No

  14

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  15

  Preferred Criteria: Do you have experience in writing policy?

• Yes

• No

  16

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov