Clerical Assistant Bedford County Assistance Office

Begin a meaningful public service career as a Clerical Assistant 2 with Bedford County Assistance Office. This role offers the chance to support community members while building strong administrative skills. Every day brings new challenges that help you learn and grow. Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and steady progress.

This position supports the daily operations of the Bedford County Assistance Office by carrying out a wide range of clerical tasks that help keep public assistance processes on track. The work involves handling records, assisting clients, managing mail, and supporting staff needs. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Processing: Complete file clearances, register applications, and import electronic submissions
• Record Management: Maintain, purge, and organize records, including closed files and state retention materials
• Front Desk Support: Assist visitors, route calls, distribute mail, and update daily logs
• Mail Handling: Process incoming and outgoing mail, scan and attach documents, and manage postage tasks
• EBT Card Work: Create EBT cards, maintain logs, and secure required approvals
• Specialty Tasks: Prepare MIPAA requests, process CAOAA checks, and assist with general clerical duties

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

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• DHS provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, opportunity for advancement and shift selection in addition to a great work environment.
• WORK CONDITIONS:
  Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time. 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 Bedford, 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.

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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the Residency Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Bedford County. If no eligible candidates who live within Bedford County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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.
• You must pass a background investigation.

• 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.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate…