Clerical Assistant 2 (Seasonal) - Susquehannock Forest District, Potter County

Full Job Description

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is searching for a seasonal Clerical Assistant 2 in our Susquehannock Forest District Office.
Do you enjoy Pennsylvania's forests? Have you ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes operations that keep our forests open for everyone's enjoyment? Apply now and join the team in doing just that! After all, it's the small details that truly make the picture.

Requirements

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position is primarily focused on public contact at the district office which includes in-person, phone, and email contacts. This position will support the district fire program as a dispatcher and the forest rangers by checking ATV registrations and supporting their needs. You will also provide skilled clerical support for district programs and staff members.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week without benefits.
  • The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee is placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday through Monday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime & Travel: For meetings and/or trainings, dispatch for emergency situations
• 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 hourly rate of $18.46 (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.
  
  

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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.