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Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Emergency Management Agency

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

March 18, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a clerical assistant at the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, where you'll handle everyday tasks like managing emails, entering data, controlling building access, preparing travel reports, and providing general office support to keep operations running smoothly.

It's ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a team-focused environment supporting fire service programs.

The role offers a standard office schedule with some flexibility for telework after training, plus potential for extended hours during emergencies.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Strong organizational skills for managing daily operations
  • Proficiency in data entry and input
  • Ability to handle receipt and distribution of correspondence
  • Capability to manage facility access and travel reports
  • Willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, during emergencies or training

Full Job Description

Are you looking to become a part of a team with the vision of moving the PA Fire Service forward? Do you find yourself striving to work within a goal oriented environment with people who care? Do you enjoy data entry, providing answers, and assisting staff with data input? Then this position is for you! The PA State Fire Academy is making things happen, and looking for the right individual to continue the mission!

If this position sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply today!

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Requirements

This position is pivotal in the daily operations of all Academy departments.

Supporting roles include:
  • Receipt and distribution of daily contacts from electronic correspondence and regular communication avenues
  • Facility access
  • Data input that supports the local level program
  • Travel reports for staff members
  • Clerical support.
If you have strong organizational skills and enjoy keeping things running smoothly, we encourage you to join the team at the PA State Fire Academy!

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 8:00 am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
    • In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
  • Free Secure On-Site Parking
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of a training 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 Harrisburg. 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). The starting salary is non-negotiable.
  • 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.

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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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

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