Assistant Space Management Project Manager (Administrative Officer 2)

About the role

Join our collaborative and respected team that shapes workplaces used by thousands of Commonwealth employees. You will take on meaningful projects, partner with agencies across state government, and help create spaces that support public service. Work will be varied and fast paced, involving problem solving, relationship building, and strategic planning. This position offers a rewarding mix of impactful work, professional growth, as well as the strong benefits and stability of Commonwealth employment.

As an Assistant Space Management Project Manager, you will be supporting space planning, office relocations, and project coordination to help agencies use their facilities effectively and responsibly. In this role, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Coordination: Support planning, renovation, and relocation efforts by working with space managers and agency partners
• System Tracking: Use the TRIRIGA system to track projects and prepare reports, occupancy plans, and space inventories
• Field Assessment: Collect space measurements, review conditions, and recommend the best use of available areas
• Space Analysis: Help study owned and leased properties to identify opportunities for shared space or cost-saving changes
• Furniture Planning: Work with suppliers and project leads to prepare and present furniture layout options
• Standards Compliance: Consider safety codes, accessibility standards, and lease requirements when supporting project plans
• Meaningful Impact: Help shape modern, efficient workplaces that improve how state agencies serve employees and the public while maximizing the value of taxpayer-funded facilities

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office at minimum 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 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

• One year as an Administrative Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements

• You must possess a valid, Class C PA driver's license.
• You must have experience using drafting software.
• You must have experience with commercial furniture systems.
• You must be able to read and interpret construction drawings.
• You must have experience in project management.
• 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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Additional information

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.