Clerical Assistant

Position

Are you interested in taking your clerical career to the next level? If you are, the Department of Environmental Protection's California District Mining Office is interested in talking to you. Apply today to join our dedicated team!

The Clerical Assistant 2 will provide clerical support for the environmental protection programs headquartered in the California District Office in Coal Center, Pennsylvania. These programs include District Mining Operations, Mine Subsidence Insurance, Clean Water, Safe Drinking Water, Waste Management, and Oil and Gas Management. This position serves as the primary receptionist for the office, requiring a thorough knowledge of agency policies and procedures.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am–4:00pm with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time (up to one day per week after the probation period) if you have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania. If you cannot telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Coal Center, PA.
• 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).
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders.

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title),
  * or*
• Graduation from high school,
  * or*
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Pa residency requirement must be met.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Eligibility must be provided on the application (relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans.
• Learn more at www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other qualifying 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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam. No additional exam is required.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid only for this specific posting.
• You must provide complete and accurate information; otherwise your score may be lower or you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.