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Clerical Assistant 2 (Salary) - Ricketts Glen State Park

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

January 23, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a clerical assistant at Ricketts Glen State Park in Pennsylvania, where you'll handle everyday office tasks like helping visitors, managing emails and letters, collecting fees, and keeping track of reservations.

It's a full-time role with a set schedule that includes weekends and holidays, ideal for someone organized who enjoys working in a natural park setting and interacting with the public.

A good fit would be a reliable person with basic office experience or a high school diploma, ready for a steady government position starting at around $36,000 a year.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
  • High school graduation or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Pennsylvania residency requirement
  • Ability to perform essential job functions including typing and document processing
  • Weekend and holiday work required year-round
  • Full-time schedule: 37.5 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with varying shifts
  • Strong communication skills for public assistance and correspondence

Full Job Description


Are you a self-directed professional who enjoys performing a broad spectrum of administrative duties? If so, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has the perfect opportunity for you. We are searching for a dedicated Clerical Assistant 2 to serve as administrative support for Ricketts Glen State Park. If you have exceptional communication skills, we want you on our team!

Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
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Requirements

At Ricketts Glen State Park, this role encompasses a range of clerical tasks, including visitor services, correspondence management, revenue collection, and reservation monitoring. You will handle moderately complex clerical work that involves typing, processing various documents, verifying information, and assisting the public. Additionally, you may provide training coordination while performing routine clerical operations.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 5 days, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch.
    • Weekend work is required year-round
    • Working Summer holidays required
    • Days/Shifts can vary
    • Days off will be 2 consecutive midweek days
  • 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 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).

  • 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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