Clerical Assistant 2 (Department of Agriculture Employees Only)

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong communication and organizational skills looking to advance your career? The Department of Agriculture is seeking candidates for a Clerical Assistant 2 position at the one-of-a-kind Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.

Apply today and join our team!

Requirements

In this role, you will perform a wide variety of clerical responsibilities all contributing to the successful function of the Show Management Office. This includes responding to customer inquiries, maintaining knowledge of show entry rules and procedures, entering show registrations, and updating documents and databases.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Permanent Part-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday & Thursday, 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

Organization or Location Restrictions:

• This posting is restricted to Department of Agriculture employees only.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 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.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  
  

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

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.
  
  

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