Clerical Assistant 2

The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department of Environmental Protection supports important work in the Oil and Gas Program, helping to build strong office skills while ensuring smooth program operations. The agency values accuracy, teamwork, and a helpful attitude.

About the role

This position provides clerical support to maintain accuracy, organization, and timeliness in permitting and program activities within the Oil and Gas Program. You will assist with reviews, data entry, file management, and communication tasks across several program systems.

Responsibilities

• Permit Review: Complete administrative checks on applications and contact operators when information is missing.
• Document Processing: Handle well records, reports, notices, and program paperwork through copying, data entry, emailing, and uploading.
• File Management: Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems using OnBase and RMS.
• Public Assistance: Provide information to companies and residents regarding permitting and program details.
• System Navigation: Use program tools such as eWell, eFacts, eSubmission, ePermit, OnBase, and RMS.
• Mail and Phones: Sort mail, answer calls, and route requests to appropriate staff.

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home part-time, up to 3 days per week, with a securely configured high-speed internet connection from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If unable to telework, reporting to the headquarters office in Meadville, PA is required. Telework eligibility is subject to change.

Pay

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

Requirements

• Minimum Experience and Training:
  • 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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.