Clerical Assistant - Pocono Downs Racetrack

The Department of Agriculture at the Pocono Downs Racetrack is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys staying organized and helping others. In this role, you will support licensing, payroll, travel coordination, and daily office tasks. Your work will ensure the Harness Racing Commission operates efficiently and serves its customers well. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a fast paced and engaging environment.

This position supports the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission office by managing applications, processing reports, coordinating travel, and assisting with daily office tasks. It helps maintain accurate records and smooth clerical operations. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare cash reports for licenses and fines and transmit revenue information
• Application Processing:
  Process license applications and update fines and suspensions in the licensing database
• Office Support:
  Handle filing, typing letters, preparing reports, and managing general correspondence
• Travel Coordination:
  Arrange travel, enter travel expenses, and assist staff with reimbursement needs
• Communication Tasks:
  Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to email inquiries
• Supply Management:
  List, track, and order supplies and maintain inventory records

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are:
  • 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 11:00am to 7:00pm Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • This schedule includes a cyclical leave period of approximately 60 days at the conclusion of the racing meet.
• 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.

• Commission Employee license

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Candidate should have experience working with horses and a working knowledge of horse racing.

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 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.