Clerical Assistant

Position: Clerical Assistant 2
THE POSITION

Are you a meticulous administrative expert with a wealth of experience and a keen eye for detail? If you possess exceptional organizational abilities and are on the lookout for a fresh opportunity, then the Department of Environmental Protection has a role just for you! We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Clerical Assistant 2 in our Pittsburgh Office.

Apply today to join our dynamic team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will provide clerical assistance to staff members in a combined effort to plug orphaned and abandoned wells pursuant to IIJA and to digitize OG's paper records. You will process Oil & Gas authorizations under the direction of the lead worker, clerical supervisor, and section chiefs including but not limited to:
Drill and Operate Well Permit Applications, Pillar Permit Applications, Notice of Intent to Plug, Request to Transfer Well Permit/Registration, Well Records, Certificates of Plugging, Inactive Well Status, Expired/Cancelled Permits, Waste Management Forms, Notices of Intent, Proposed Alternate Methods, and Well Site Restoration. Additionally, you will review incoming authorization applications for proper documentation to ensure that appropriate supporting documentation and payment have been submitted.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.

* Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday 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 Pittsburgh, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

* Salary:
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $36,108 (before taxes).

* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

* 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.

Veterans:

* 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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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

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