Assistant Deputy State Inspector General
Apply NowCompany: State of Pennsylvania
Location: Dauphin, PA 17018
Description:
Salary: $86,299.00 - $131,208.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2025-18400
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OSIG Bur Ad Plcy Trng
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 12:00 AM Eastern
Job Code: U8704
Position Number: 50698285
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: G3
Pay Group: ST10
Bureau / Division Code: 00816102
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Administration, Policy, and Training
Worksite Address: 555 Walnut Street
Worksite Address: 7th Floor Forum Place
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17101
Contact Name: Sarah Davis
Contact Phone: 717.703.2857
Contact Email: sarahdavis@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General (OSIG) is seeking an analytical and resourceful individual to join our team as an Assistant Deputy State Inspector General. This is an exciting leadership role where you would oversee the day-to-day operations of budgets, spending and procurement, accounting and financial aspects, and the creation and implementation of policy and training. Do not miss your chance to make real change in state government by helping OSIG fulfil our mission of deterring, detecting, preventing, and eradicating fraud, waste, misconduct and abuse in programs, operations, and contracting of executive agencies.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
If you thrive in an ever-changing work environment where you must direct, guide, and lead staff, this may be the right career move for you! As Assistant Deputy State Inspector General in the Bureau of Administration, Policy and Training (BAPT), you will oversee the completion of all budget and rebudget submissions, including reviewing and approving all draft submissions prepared by BAPT staff. You will be responsible for the completion of all aspects of performance-based budgeting, including maintaining and updating agency performance metrics that will be used by the Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office (IFO). As a subject matter expert, you will create and maintain the agency's performance plan and enterprise risk management plan, which are submitted annually.
Top-tier communication skills are a must for this position as you will lead regular risk management meetings with OSIG executive staff, present the budget and address spending issues associated with the risks identified by the agency, and communicate with various stakeholders both internally and externally. This position plays a key role in fulfilling our core mission is to ensure ethics, accountability, and integrity in state government.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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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*Eligibility rules apply.
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How many years of experience do you have in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?
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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.
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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 visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and 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.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have experience handling and/or maintaining confidential information?
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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.
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience developing and maintaining the budget of an agency?
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience with purchasing and procurement?
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience overseeing the development, coordination, and implementation of agency specific training?
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience directing the development and implementation of policies and procedures?
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience overseeing fiscal and accounting functions?
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience with the criminal prosecutorial process?
Required Question
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2025-18400
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OSIG Bur Ad Plcy Trng
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 12:00 AM Eastern
Job Code: U8704
Position Number: 50698285
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: G3
Pay Group: ST10
Bureau / Division Code: 00816102
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Administration, Policy, and Training
Worksite Address: 555 Walnut Street
Worksite Address: 7th Floor Forum Place
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17101
Contact Name: Sarah Davis
Contact Phone: 717.703.2857
Contact Email: sarahdavis@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General (OSIG) is seeking an analytical and resourceful individual to join our team as an Assistant Deputy State Inspector General. This is an exciting leadership role where you would oversee the day-to-day operations of budgets, spending and procurement, accounting and financial aspects, and the creation and implementation of policy and training. Do not miss your chance to make real change in state government by helping OSIG fulfil our mission of deterring, detecting, preventing, and eradicating fraud, waste, misconduct and abuse in programs, operations, and contracting of executive agencies.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
If you thrive in an ever-changing work environment where you must direct, guide, and lead staff, this may be the right career move for you! As Assistant Deputy State Inspector General in the Bureau of Administration, Policy and Training (BAPT), you will oversee the completion of all budget and rebudget submissions, including reviewing and approving all draft submissions prepared by BAPT staff. You will be responsible for the completion of all aspects of performance-based budgeting, including maintaining and updating agency performance metrics that will be used by the Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office (IFO). As a subject matter expert, you will create and maintain the agency's performance plan and enterprise risk management plan, which are submitted annually.
Top-tier communication skills are a must for this position as you will lead regular risk management meetings with OSIG executive staff, present the budget and address spending issues associated with the risks identified by the agency, and communicate with various stakeholders both internally and externally. This position plays a key role in fulfilling our core mission is to ensure ethics, accountability, and integrity in state government.
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 a 60-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 Harrisburg.
- 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
- 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 adhere to the values and ethics of the OSIG.
- You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
- You must have the ability to multi-task.
- You must have experience handling and/or maintaining confidential information.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Experience developing and maintaining the budget of an agency
- Experience with purchasing and procurement
- Experience overseeing the development, coordination, and implementation of agency specific training
- Experience directing the development and implementation of policies and procedures
- Experience overseeing fiscal and accounting functions
- Experience with the criminal prosecutorial process
Legal Requirements:
- Due to Act 29, the agency the selected candidate will be serving has limited law enforcement powers and requires all employees with access to agency systems to undergo fingerprinting and an in-depth background check to include criminal, tax, and credit history.
How to Apply:
- You must attach and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager.
- 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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short !
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our
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.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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How many years of experience do you have in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?
- 6 years or more
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 1 to less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
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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.
03
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 visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and 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.
- Bachelors degree or higher
- Some coursework
- None
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Additional Requirement- Do you have experience handling and/or maintaining confidential information?
- Yes
- No
05
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.
06
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience developing and maintaining the budget of an agency?
- Yes
- No
07
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience with purchasing and procurement?
- Yes
- No
08
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience overseeing the development, coordination, and implementation of agency specific training?
- Yes
- No
09
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience directing the development and implementation of policies and procedures?
- Yes
- No
10
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience overseeing fiscal and accounting functions?
- Yes
- No
11
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience with the criminal prosecutorial process?
- Yes
- No
Required Question