Clerical Assistant 2
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
About the Role
Join the Department of Environmental Protection as a Clerical Assistant 2 to support operations that protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources.
Description of Work
This role supports district office operations by managing records, data, and daily administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Timekeeping Support: Assist with time entry, leave requests, overtime processing, schedule adjustments, and correction of time errors while maintaining confidentiality.
- Complaint Processing: Receive, enter, and route complaints, coordinate written responses, and track hydrogeologic reviews.
- Data Entry Tasks: Maintain water sample information in the SIS system and format and distribute analyses.
- File Management: Organize, sort, and file permits and documents, maintain folders, and prepare materials for scanning.
- Vehicle Coordination: Manage vehicle inventory, track mileage and maintenance, arrange appointments, and prepare required forms and reports.
- Travel and Office Support: Reserve lodging and meeting rooms, enter travel expenses, type documents, and address office equipment issues.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
- Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Occasional travel for training.
- No telework option.
- Starting annual salary for new Commonwealth employees: $36,831 (before taxes).
Qualifications
- Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Graduation from high school; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Other Requirements:
- Must meet the PA residency requirement.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Application Process
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
- Eligibility information must be provided on the application.
- Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date.
- Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam for this position.
- Provide complete and accurate information on your application.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Results will be provided via email.
Key Technologies and Tools
- SIS system (for data entry)