New Job Deputy Commandant (Administrative Officer 5) In Pennsylvania

THE POSITION

Are you an ambitious and confident leader committed to superior resident care? If so, we have an opportunity for you! The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking a Deputy Commandant (Administrative Officer 5) to direct and plan all administrative services at Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. The facility provides nursing, personal, and domiciliary care, treatment, and restorative and rehabilitative services for veterans requiring long-term care.

If you are looking for an opportunity to advance and believe that you have the passion and dedication it takes to lead, this is an excellent opportunity for professional growth. Apply today, the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs would like to speak with you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As Deputy Commandant (Administrative Officer 5), you will be responsible for fiscal planning and control, personnel and labor management, accounting, budget, food service, housekeeping, laundry, and revenue. In this position, you will formulate and implement procedures and policies to ensure achievement and maintenance of maximum standards in all areas of business and care management. You will plan and prepare the annual institutional personnel, operating, and capital budgets and all other subsequent budgeting processes. You will also act as a controller for all funds maintained by the facility. In addition, you will assist the Commandant in planning and coordinating with the Medical Director to develop and implement business functions relating to resident care policies and work with the training staff to support the development of resident care plans.

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

• Full-time employment (37.5 hours/day).
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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

• One year as an Administrative Officer 4: or
• Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work in a large public or private organization, including personnel and fiscal management, budgeting and 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:

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administrator license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Full-time professional management experience in budgeting, revenue and/or human resources.
• Four or more years of full-time professional management experience in a hospital or nursing care facility.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act:
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.

• 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 [email protected].

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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