Clerical Assistant 1

Full Job Description

As the primary point of contact for Caledonia State Park, you will be at the front-line operations of the park’s entrance and ticketing systems.

You will ensure that all patrons enter a safe, organized environment while maintaining strict adherence to Commonwealth financial and administrative protocols.

Join us in keeping the lines short, the till balanced, and the summer vibes high.

Requirements

In this position, you will provide clerical support to the park office and the pool ticket booth when it is operational for Caledonia State Park. As the primary point of contact for the public, this position manages the pool ticket booth, overseeing high-volume cash transactions and ensuring financial accuracy throughout the day. The role serves as a park ambassador, providing visitors with essential information regarding facilities, local attractions, and park regulations. Additionally, the position facilitates park accessibility by issuing disability parking permits and handles all incoming telephone and email inquiries, ensuring that visitor concerns are addressed promptly or directed to the appropriate management or ranger staff.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits.

The season runs from approximately May 2026 until September 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay.

The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately May 2027.

This position performs duties that are routinely executed seven days a week and will be routinely scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed for park operations and to meet seasonal needs.

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

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

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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 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.

Additional Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.