Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1

Salary $78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually Location Lycoming County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60518-44843 Department Department of Labor & Industry Division LI BVRS Williamsport Dstr Off Opening Date 10/14/2026 Closing Date 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 44843 Position Number 00045553 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit F3 Pay Group ST09 Bureau / Division Code 00126245 Bureau / Division Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Williamsport District Office Worksite Address The Grit Building, Suite 102 Worksite Address 208 West 3rd Street City Williamsport, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17701 Contact Name Kaleya Rivera Pena Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION The Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1 position with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services offers a chance to guide important work that helps people reach their employment goals. This role leads a team that supports individuals with disabilities as they prepare for successful careers. You will help shape services, build strong partnerships, and support staff as they provide life-changing assistance. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead with purpose and make a positive difference each day. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position leads the work of the District Office by guiding staff, managing services, and supporting strong program operations. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Strategic Planning: Develop plans that guide service delivery, funding use, and staffing needs 2. Operational Oversight: Organize office functions, manage communication systems, and support community partnerships 3. Staff Leadership: Provide direction, evaluate performance, and support professional growth for staff 4. Fiscal Control: Monitor service funds and ensure spending aligns with goals and regulations 5. Program Evaluation: Review office performance, assess service effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement 6. Compliance Management: Ensure all services follow federal and state rules, agency policies, and procedures Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are negotiable within a 7.5 hour work day, with a 30 or 60-minute lunch, depending on selected work schedule. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available. 3. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. 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 Williamsport. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 4. **Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $78,925.00 (before taxes). 5. 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Four years of professional social or human services experience that includes two years of professional experience working in programs that serve persons with disabilities and that includes or is supplemented by one year of professional supervisory or consultative social or human services experience, and a bachelor's degree; or 2. An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional experience working in programs that serve persons with disabilities and that includes or is supplemented by one year of professional supervisory or consultative social or human services experience. Other Requirements: 1. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to ... For full info follow application link. 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.