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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 22, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a receptionist and administrative support role in a Pennsylvania environmental office, where you'll greet visitors, handle mail, and organize files to keep things running smoothly.

It's ideal for someone organized and friendly who enjoys front-desk work and has basic office experience. No advanced skills are needed, just reliability and attention to detail.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with good typing abilities
  • Pennsylvania residency
  • Ability to perform essential job functions like greeting visitors and filing
  • Full-time availability for 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am-4:00pm, no telework

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong communication and typing skills interested in advancing your career? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for a Clerical Assistant 2 position in the Cambria District Office. Apply today and join our dedicated team!

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Requirements

The incumbent in this position will serve as the receptionist for the Cambria District Office. Responsibilities of this position include greeting visitors, processing both incoming and outgoing mail, and sorting and filing documents.

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 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

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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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

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