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Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$18.46 - $27.15

per hour

Closes

March 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is a temporary clerical support role in Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, where you'll handle everyday office tasks like entering data, preparing letters, and keeping records for military education programs.

It's ideal for someone who thrives in a busy setting, stays organized, and pays close attention to details while following rules on privacy.

No advanced skills are needed, just basic office experience or a high school diploma.

Key Requirements

  • Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent government role
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Combination of relevant experience and training
  • Ability to perform essential job functions including routine clerical tasks
  • Compliance with confidentiality requirements
  • Submission of criminal history reports if offered the job
  • Availability for full-time schedule: 37.5 hours/week, 7:00am-3:15pm, Monday-Friday, no telework

Full Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Military Personnel is seeking a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude to provide clerical support at our facility in Fort Indiantown Gap. If you enjoy a fast paced, challenging environment and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!


Requirements

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position provides clerical support to the Education & Incentives Team within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Work involves performing routine clerical tasks such as document processing, data entry, correspondence preparation, and records maintenance to support the administration of the Military Family Education Program (MFEP) and Educational Assistance Program (EAP). All work is completed in accordance with established procedures and confidentiality requirements.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
  • Temporary, full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
  • No benefits with this position.
  • Work hours are 7:00am to 3:15pm, Monday-Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $18.46 (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.

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.
  • 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.


    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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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

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