Clerical Assistant 2
About the role
The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers a chance to support important environmental work while building strong administrative skills. This role provides daily variety and allows you to help keep essential programs running smoothly. You will grow your knowledge of state operations and work with dedicated professionals. Consider joining the agency in this rewarding role to make a positive difference each day.
Responsibilities
- Reception Support: Answer calls, greet visitors, and provide information or referrals
- Document Processing: Type, proofread, and distribute letters, forms, and reports
- Data Management: Maintain records, databases, and tracking systems for multiple program areas
- Complaint Handling: Log, track, acknowledge, and distribute complaints for review
- Purchasing Tasks: Review contracts, prepare purchase requests, place orders, and process invoices
- Program Assistance: Support inspections, certifications, reviews, and production reporting activities
Work Schedule
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Knox. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Pay
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831.00 (before taxes).
Requirements
- Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title 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: You must meet the PA residency requirement. You must be able to perform essential job functions.