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Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental Protection

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

January 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is an entry-level office role in Pennsylvania's environmental protection department, where you'll review mining permit applications for completeness, track permitting activities, handle purchasing and timekeeping, manage vehicle use, and support the mining operations team.

It's a good fit for someone organized with solid typing and communication skills who enjoys detailed administrative work in a government setting.

No remote work is available, and it's based full-time in the Cambria District Mining Office.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Combination of relevant experience and training
  • Pennsylvania residency
  • Strong communication and typing skills
  • Attention to detail for reviewing documents
  • Ability to perform essential office functions, including no telework

Full Job Description

The Department of Environmental Protection has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Clerical Assistant 2 at our Cambria District Mining Office. If you have strong communication and typing skills, as well as have good attention to detail, this may be a perfect fit for you.

If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!


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Requirements

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position conducts initial reviews of permit applications, checking for completeness and administrative aspects; tracks district permitting activities; completes purchasing and timekeeping duties; coordinates automotive fleet use; and provides general office and program support to staff in the Bureau of District Mining Operations in the Cambria Office.

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, 8:00am to 4:00pm 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 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 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.

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).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • 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: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5193428