Clerical Assistant 1 (Seasonal) - Moraine State Park Complex

Full Job Description

Are you detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and seeking a new opportunity? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is eager to find a candidate for the Clerical Assistant 1 position at Moraine State Park Complex. This role offers a remarkable opportunity to showcase your talents in a dynamic and engaging environment. If you thrive in customer service and enjoy providing administrative support to your colleagues, we invite you to connect with us.

Requirements

In this position, you will be responsible for delivering visitor services, performing receptionist duties, and providing clerical assistance to support the operations of Moraine State Park Complex. As a receptionist at both the Park Office and, on occasion, the Marina Office, your role will involve offering information about the park, addressing visitor questions, and giving directions. Key responsibilities include utilizing the park's revenue and reservation software for processing transactions such as boat launching permits and cabin bookings, collecting fees, and ensuring precise cash management at the conclusion of each shift. Additionally, proficiency in operating various office equipment, including computers, scanners, and fax machines, is essential for this role.

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. The season runs from approximately May 2026, through October 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 requires availability seven days a week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, to support park operations and address seasonal demands.
• 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.