Clerical Assistant 2

About the role

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys teamwork and staying organized. In this role you will help manage office tasks, support park operations, and assist with training and communication, contributing to a mission‑focused agency that serves visitors and protects natural spaces.

Responsibilities

• Office Coordination: Support the Aspira reservation system, assist volunteers, relay new procedures, and help staff access park computer systems
• Administrative Support: Handle clerical tasks involving operations, human resources, payroll, revenue, and training while managing confidential issues
• Public Interaction: Answer calls, greet visitors, interpret park rules, and handle public relations challenges with sound judgment
• Record Management: Maintain park files, process payroll and leave entries, prepare schedules, and organize employee information accurately
• Fiscal Assistance: Help collect revenue, process refunds, analyze receipts, and support budget preparation and expenditure tracking
• Communication Duties: Operate the base radio system, dispatch vehicles, respond to routine transmissions, and act as a contact point during emergencies

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title) OR high school graduation OR an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
• Ability to perform essential job functions
• Conditional offer requires submission of criminal history reports

Pay

Starting annual salary of $36,831 (before taxes) for candidates new to Commonwealth employment.

Schedule

Full‑time schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday‑Friday with a 30‑minute lunch; 5 days/37.5 hours per week, including holidays and weekends. Telework is not available for this position.