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Clerical Assistant 2 (Salary) - Gifford Pinchot State Park

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Recent

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

January 19, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an administrative support role at Gifford Pinchot State Park, where you'll handle office tasks like greeting visitors and callers, providing information, and managing timekeeping for park staff to keep operations running smoothly.

It's ideal for someone organized and self-motivated who enjoys helping people in a natural setting and has basic office experience.

No advanced degrees are needed, just a high school diploma or equivalent background.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
  • Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including greeting public and handling clerical tasks
  • Strong communication skills for assisting visitors and staff
  • Full-time availability for 37.5 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, no telework

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 Gifford Pinchot State Park. If you have exceptional communication skills, we want you on our team!

Apply now for this exciting opportunity!



Requirements

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will provide clerical and office support for Gifford Pinchot State Park to ensure that office operations are conducted in an efficient and effective manner for the public, the park employees, and the Bureau’s mission.

You will be responsible for greeting the callers and the visiting public, as well as providing them with assistance and information throughout the year. Additionally, the Clerical Assistant 2 assists the park’s administrative assistant and other staff with a wide variety of clerical related tasks, including handling all of the Timekeeping duties for park staff.


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.
  • 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 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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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/5/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5184711