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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00098195 |
Description Activated On: 8/3/2026 2:28:07 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Deputy Secretary of Capital Programs provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Department of General Services' capital programs and workplace operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the successful planning, design, procurement, construction, and operational readiness of capital projects while advancing the agency's mission through efficient program delivery, sound fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Provides executive leadership and oversight for the Bureau of Capital Projects Design Management, ensuring project designs meet agency objectives, applicable codes, sustainability goals, and operational requirements. Directs the Bureau of Capital Projects Planning and Procurement by establishing strategic priorities for capital planning, procurement activities, contract administration, and project delivery methods to support timely and cost-effective execution. Oversees the Bureau of Capital Projects Construction to ensure projects are completed safely, within scope, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance. Provides strategic leadership for the Office of Workplace Operations, ensuring state facilities support workforce needs through effective space planning, workplace modernization, occupancy management, and operational readiness. Develops and implements long-range capital program strategies that align with executive priorities, legislative initiatives, agency goals, and available funding resources. Establishes performance measures and accountability standards for bureau directors, monitoring progress and directing corrective actions to improve organizational performance and project outcomes. Collaborates with executive leadership, state agencies, elected officials, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve complex issues and advance capital initiatives that serve the Commonwealth. Oversees the development and administration of capital budgets, monitors financial performance across programs, and ensures responsible stewardship of public funds through effective fiscal management and internal controls. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, procurement requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices governing capital projects and workplace operations. Represents the Department before executive leadership, legislative committees, public organizations, and stakeholder groups by presenting program updates, recommendations, and strategic initiatives. Promotes continuous improvement by evaluating policies, business processes, technologies, and organizational practices that enhance efficiency, innovation, and service delivery across capital programs. Leads organizational change initiatives, develops succession planning strategies, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on accountability, customer service, and operational excellence. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Exercises broad executive authority in establishing strategic priorities, allocating resources, and directing capital program operations across multiple bureaus. Makes independent decisions regarding project delivery, organizational priorities, budget recommendations, policy implementation, and risk mitigation while consulting with the Secretary and executive leadership on matters with significant fiscal, operational, or public impact. Resolves highly complex issues requiring interpretation of policy, competing stakeholder interests, and long-term organizational objectives. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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