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Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental Protection

Recent

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

January 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a clerical support role in Pennsylvania's environmental department, helping with oil and gas permitting by handling paperwork from start to finish, processing mail, answering phones, and making copies.

It's a full-time position with some telework options, ideal for someone organized and reliable who wants steady government work.

A good fit would be an energetic beginner with basic office skills looking to grow their career.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
  • Pennsylvania residency requirement
  • Ability to perform essential job functions including detail-oriented clerical tasks
  • Full-time availability for 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Full Job Description

The Department of Environmental Protection's Northwest Regional Office is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to provide clerical support to the Oil and Gas Operations. If you are energetic, efficient, and detail oriented, and are interested in moving your career to the next level, apply today to join our dedicated team!

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Requirements

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will be responsible for program support in the Oil & Gas Program in the Northwest Regional Office. Responsibilities include all facets of permitting for the program from acceptance of permits to issuance, as well as processing all associated documents. Routine program support also includes processing of mail, answering phones & copying.

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 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute 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 Meadville, 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.

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.

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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