Clerical Assistant ; Seasonal - Memorial Lake State Park Complex

THE POSITION

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is searching for a Clerical Assistant 2 (seasonal) for the Memorial Lake Park Complex located in Grantville, Pennsylvania. This position will serve as a member of the administrative and visitor service staff of the Park Complex.

If you are interested in working with the public and providing good customer service, apply today to join our dedicated team!

This position is part of the administrative and visitor service staff of Memorial Lake State Park Complex. It is responsible for performing various administrative assignments, tasks and reports; works with the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservations & Revenue System (PRRS) in the collection of fees, and overseeing most of the visitor service operations of the complex. The employee works independently on routine and non‑routine jobs with minimal supervision, and is expected to perform duties in a responsible, professional manner.

Assignments require familiarity with technical knowledge, and detailed knowledge of the functions, procedures, and organization of the Department and Bureau. Assists with the preparation of park purchasing, bids, contracts and documents.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Seasonal, full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week without benefits. There is no option to buy into health care benefits.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30‑minute lunch. Days/shifts will vary; employees will work 5 days and 37.5 hours per week, including holidays and weekends.
• The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2027.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $18.46 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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