Clerical Assistant 2
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Clerical Assistant 2
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$36,108 - $53,105
per year
Type
Closes
March 21, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a clerical assistant in Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation, where you'll handle research and processing for accounts payable and receivable related to driver's licenses and vehicle registrations.
You'll also provide helpful customer service over the phone or in person to drivers and vehicle owners.
It's a great fit for someone organized, detail-focused, and good at communicating who enjoys supporting public services in a full-time office role.
Key Requirements
- Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
- Ability to research and process accounts payable claims for motor vehicles and driver licensing
- Ability to research and establish invoices for accounts receivable
- Strong customer service skills, including phone and face-to-face interactions
- Provide professional, courteous responses and make appropriate referrals
Full Job Description
NOTE: This posting will close on March 20, 2026 or after 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Are you ready to do more with your clerical skills? The PA Department of Transportation has an opening for an efficient, energetic, and detail oriented Clerical Assistant 2.
Our team serves 10.1 million licensed drivers and ID holders and 12 million registered vehicle owners throughout Pennsylvania.
This position will help support the people we serve by researching, processing, and providing customer support for accounts payable and accounts receivable in Driver and Vehicle Services.
If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!
Requirements
In this Clerical Assistant 2 position, you will be responsible for researching accounts payable (A/P) claims for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Bureau of Driver Licensing. Work also involves researching and establishing invoices for accounts receivables (A/R).
Our team will rely on you to provide exceptional customer service at all times, via telephone or face-to-face with the customer. This includes providing professional and courteous responses to all questions from customers concerning the Bureau and making the appropriate referrals as necessary.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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.
Additional Requirements:
- 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).
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.
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