Clerical Assistant 1
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Posted: March 24, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of State
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$40,685 - $60,714
per year
Type
Closes
This job involves reviewing nursing license applications to ensure they meet legal and ethical standards, handling customer service via phone and email, and entering data into systems to support public health and safety.
It's a clerical role in a government office focused on professional licensing.
A good fit would be someone with office experience who is detail-oriented, good at communicating, and interested in helping regulate healthcare professions.
Are you searching for meaningful clerical and customer service work that will help protect the health and safety of the public from fraudulent and unethical practitioners?
This Clerical Assistant 3 position with the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ (BPOA), State Board of Nursing team is for you!
We help healthcare workers ensure they meet requirements of professional licensure to aid in providing patient care that is consistent with the ethical and quality standards of these essential professions.
Apply now and make a difference with us!

In this Clerical Assistant 3 role, you will provide clerical and office support by reviewing licensure applications for the State Board of Nursing to ensure compliance with the laws, regulations and Board's policies.
Your responsibilities will include:
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 50% of working days, after the six month probationary period.
In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Additional details may be provided during the interview.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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).
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:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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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