BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Harrisburg, the Capital City of Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for the position of Business Administrator.  This is a senior, cabinet-level position that serves as chief Financial Officer of the Department of Administration.  This position requires a high level of administrative and supervisory work including planning, directing and controlling the functions of all departments’ budgets to see that they are in conformance with policy directives, rules and regulations, and the Administrative Codes.  Develops plans and administers the activities of the Department of Administration, which involves responsibility for the Bureau of Human Resources, Bureau of Financial Management (which includes accounting, budget and analysis, and purchasing), Bureau of Information and Technology, and the Bureau of Operations and Revenue.

The Business Administrator provides professional and technical advice to the Office Heads/Department Directors and Bureau Chiefs and participates in those areas of work requiring his/her resource and knowledge.  Policy direction is received from the Mayor and Chief of Staff; however, he/she exercises considerable independence and initiative in work performance and supervision of Department of Administration staff.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Mayor and Chief of Staff.  This is a management, FLSA-exempt position. 

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Public Administration or Business Administration, Finance or closely related field, plus three year’s experience in municipal administration, four year’s experience in a supervisory capacity with progressive financial responsibilities is required; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, class C, or equivalent is also required.

The salary range is negotiable depending on qualifications, plus excellent fringe benefits.  The successful candidate must establish residency within the corporate limits of the City of Harrisburg within one year from date of hire.

The City intends to fill this position as soon as possible.  It will remain open until filled.  If interested, please submit a cover letter, your resume, three employment references and salary history, without delay, to:

The City of Harrisburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Linda D. Thompson, Mayor

www.harrisburgpa.gov