Clerical Assistant

Position: Clerical Assistant 3
THE POSITION

The Clerical Assistant 3 position with the Department of Environmental Protection is a great chance to support important office operations within the Southwest Regional Office. In this role, you will utilize your organizational skills to keep records, schedules, and public requests running smoothly. You will help coworkers and the public by providing clear information and reliable support. Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and excellent service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the Central Services Unit by coordinating records, assisting staff, and guiding public requests. You will help ensure that office operations run smoothly and that information is handled accurately and efficiently. As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will perform the following duties:

* Records Management:
Coordinate file reviews, track requests, and support accurate handling of public and internal records

* Staff Guidance:
Train clerical staff, review work for accuracy, and provide direction on office procedures

* Public Assistance:
Respond to questions, schedule file reviews, and explain processes to visitors and callers

* RTKL Processing:
Manage Right-to-Know requests, prepare documentation, and communicate with program staff

* Document Preparation:
Organize files, prepare materials for review, and maintain filing systems across programs

* Office Support:
Sort mail, coordinate shipments, greet visitors, and support front desk and phone operations

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment

* Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

* Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position.

* Salary:
Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685 (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:

* One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

* One year of moderately complex clerical experience; 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 Guidelines.

* 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).

* If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

* 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.

* All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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).

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 as we seek 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…