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Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

March 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a clerical assistant in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Design Department, where you'll handle everyday office tasks like answering phones, sorting mail, checking documents for errors, and keeping track of deadlines and complaints.

It's a good fit for someone who is organized, pays close attention to details, and enjoys supporting a team in a busy government office setting.

The role offers full-time hours with some potential for working from home after an initial period.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
  • High school graduation or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to independently answer phones and process mail
  • Skills in proofreading documents and tracking deadlines, complaints, and CCCs
  • Ability to assemble, organize, and present status information from various sources
  • Perform essential job functions in a full-time schedule (8:00am to 4:00pm)

Full Job Description

Engineering District 10-0 is searching for an energetic, efficient, and detail oriented individual for a Clerical Assistant 2 position in ourDesign Department. If you enjoy working in an environment where you can utilize your professional administrative skills, this may be the perfect position for you.

Apply today to join our team!


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Requirements

In this position, you would perform the clerical and office duties for the ADE-Design and the Design Unit, which include, but are not limited to, independently answering phones, processing mail, proofreading documents, tracking deadlines, complaints and CCCs. Ability to assemble, organize and present status information from various source materials concerning the operation of a process or office activity.

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 8:00am to 4:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

    Telework is not available within the first six months of employment.

    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 Indiana. 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:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.

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