Clerical Assistant 2 - Torrance State Hospital

About the role

Become a key part of the Department of Human Services as a Clerical Assistant 2 and help maintain smooth daily operations for the facility. This position supports a wide range of staff members, ensuring records, schedules, and communications are handled accurately. Your role strengthens essential services by keeping information organized and accessible. This is your opportunity to make a positive difference through reliable and thoughtful clerical support.

Responsibilities

• Timekeeping Support: Gather and review timesheet information, verify details with staff, and submit accurate records to timekeeping each day
• Staffing Coordination: Input and update schedules, maintain year templates, and ensure absences and attendance are recorded correctly
• Office Documentation: Type and file forms, reports, correspondence, and other materials from handwritten or printed sources
• Reception and Communication: Route calls and visitors, compose routine correspondence, and ensure information is correct and complete
• Supply and Equipment Tasks: Maintain inventory levels, order needed materials, and verify received items through established procedures

Qualifications

• 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.
• Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831 (before taxes).

Schedule

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime and travel as needed. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.