Clerical Assistant 2

Full Job Description

Are you a self-directed professional who enjoys performing a broad spectrum of administrative duties? Do you have you have exceptional communication skills?

The Department of Agriculture is searching for a dedicated Clerical Assistant 2 to serve as administrative support for the regional offices within the agency.

Apply today and join our team!

Requirements

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform a variety of complex secretarial and clerical duties requiring detailed knowledge of agriculture and scientific terminology, with initial discretion to set priorities. You will answer phone calls and direct messages, greet visitors entering the Regional Office, process incoming and outgoing mail, maintain filing system, and order office supplies. You will also prepare citations for all regulatory programs; answer questions regarding pesticide applicator examinations and license processing; and serve as regional timekeeper for staff.

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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 5 days per pay period.

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 Greensburg, Pennsylvania. 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 annual 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.
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Customer service background (in person and telephone).
• Ability to work independently.
• Timekeeping and scheduling background.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Experience using various computer applications.

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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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