Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Real Estate Strategy & Management Services Section Chief (Administrative Officer 4)

Hybrid$78,925 - $119,844/yrPosted Sep 22, 2026

Job details

Location
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Work type
Hybrid
Compensation
$78,925 - $119,844/yr
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
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About this role

About the Department

As Chief of the Management Services & Strategic Real Estate Planning Section for DGS Bureau of Real Estate (BRE), this management position provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for bureau-wide initiatives related to organizational planning, and real estate modernization. The incumbent serves as advisor to the Bureau Director on strategic real estate planning, portfolio optimization, alternative delivery and redevelopment opportunities, underutilized property strategies, business systems, and organizational performance. This position also leads cross-functional initiatives that strengthen the Commonwealth's management of real property assets through data-driven decision making, process improvement, interagency collaboration, and modernization of business practices while ensuring effective administrative operations, resource management, and organizational accountability. You will lead forward-thinking efforts that help create efficient, accountable, and innovative real estate operations.

Position Duties

This position oversees strategic planning, management services, and major operational functions that support the Commonwealth's real estate goals. As a Real Estate Strategy & Management Services Section Chief, you will perform the following duties:

  • Strategic Leadership: Guide Bureau-wide planning, analysis, and operational coordination
  • Portfolio Planning: Identify opportunities that improve asset use, redevelopment, and disposition of properties
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal and external partners to resolve planning issues and advance modernization efforts
  • Business Systems Oversight: Direct bureau-wide systems, data governance, and IMWS modernization activities
  • Policy Development: Create accountability tools, performance measures, and reporting methods that improve operations


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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
  • Candidate must also be able to travel to Harrisburg, or other locations around the state to conduct site visits or attend in person meetings as required to perform job duties and meet operational needs
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two to three days per week required at headquarters in Harrisburg. 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 Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 experience in real estate, real estate portfolio management, alternate disposition method evaluation, strategic planning, data governance, or other work involving analysis of real property assets.
  • You must possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
  • 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.

Benefits

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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.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

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 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
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 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.
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 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.
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 visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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 visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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
Additional Requirement - Do you possess experience in real estate, real estate portfolio management, alternate disposition method evaluation, strategic planning, data governance, or other work involving analysis of real property assets?
  • 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
Additional Requirement - Do you possess a current driver’s license which is not under suspension?
  • Yes
  • No
12
If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov
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