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Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Human Services

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

February 3, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a clerical assistant in Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, where you'll handle everyday office tasks like typing letters, filing papers, answering phones, scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, and backing up timekeeping for the team.

It's a good fit for someone organized, detail-focused, and positive who enjoys supporting others in a government office setting.

The role offers full-time hours with some telework options and starts at around $36,000 a year.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1, high school graduation, or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Keyboarding skills meeting standards for speed and accuracy
  • Ability to take and transcribe dictation
  • Pennsylvania residency requirement
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including routine and moderately complex clerical duties
  • Full-time availability for 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Full Job Description

The Department of Human Services is seeking an organized, positive individual to fill a Clerical Assistant 2 position in the Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning.

If you are an energetic, efficient, and detail-oriented individual and enjoy providing administrative and technical support, apply today to join our dedicated team!


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Requirements

The employee will serve as the Clerical Assistant to the Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning and will be responsible for routine and moderately complex and technical clerical duties. Duties include typing correspondence, filing, answering telephones, scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, and is the timekeeping backup for the Bureau.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
  • Work hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.

    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 Harrisburg, 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 title); or
  • Graduation from high school; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements (NSRs):
  • This position requires keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.
  • This position requires the ability to take and transcribe dictation.

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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/20/2026

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