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Clerical Assistant 2
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Health
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$36,108 - $53,105
per year
Type
Closes
February 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an administrative support role in Pennsylvania's Department of Health, where you'll handle everyday office tasks like data entry, answering calls and emails, and using basic computer programs to help the team deliver services.
It's ideal for someone organized, detail-focused, and good at communicating who wants steady full-time work in a government office.
No advanced degrees are needed, just basic experience or a high school diploma.
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 Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to use electronic death registration and local registrar reconciliation systems
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
- Excellent communication skills for in-person, phone, and email interactions
- Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced and motivated administrative professional with exceptional organizational skills? Are you interested in starting a new career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Department of Health is searching for an energetic, efficient, and detail oriented Clerical Assistant 2 to join our team of professionals.Apply today and join our dedicated team!
Requirements
As a Clerical Assistant 2 in this position you will perform a wide range of clerical duties to support and enable the work of the division in providing quality services to stakeholders. You will engage in a variety of duties by adhering to office procedures, using relevant systems, and interacting in a courteous and professional manner in-person and via telephone and email. Relevant systems include Excel, Word, Outlook, electronic death registration and local registrar reconciliation systems, as well as general office copiers and scanners. Additional duties include performing various office functions including processing and entering monthly report information, answering incoming calls, email, and voice mail.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 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday, with a 30-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 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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job 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.
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).
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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