Clerical Assistant 2 - Lackawanna County Assistance Office
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Executive Offices
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$40,685 - $60,714
per year
Type
Closes
This job involves handling payroll and timekeeping for staff at state correctional institutions, including entering data into computer systems, fixing pay errors, and managing overtime, all while following specific rules and agreements.
You'll also do general office tasks like filing, typing, and answering calls with little supervision.
It's a good fit for someone organized and detail-oriented with clerical experience who enjoys working independently in a government setting.
Are you a dedicated, organized employee with a positive attitude and an eye for details? The Office of Administration is looking for a Clerical Assistant 3 to perform payroll and timekeeping duties.
This opportunity will challenge your SAP skills with tracking timekeeping and requires a thorough knowledge of pay rules and regulations. If you have a passion for the work you do, come join our team.
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This position serves as a centralized timekeeper with responsibilities for processing time and payroll actions for multiple bargaining units, with a focus on H1 staff, in a regional HR office providing services to State Correctional Institutions.
You will use the SAP system to process timekeeping functions for the H1 staff, Corrections Officers, Commissioned Officers, and all other employees within the institution.
You will need to have a thorough knowledge of all pay rules, collective bargaining agreements, and time-related policies.
Your day will consist of investigating and resolving pay discrepancies, verifying and correcting time entries, inputting payroll schedule substitutions, and coding overtime.
You will also have clerical responsibilities, which include filing, typing, tracking data, answering phone calls and emails, and inputting data into various computer systems.
Work will be performed with independent judgment and minimal supervision.
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 2 days per week, upon successful completion of a 6-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 at SCI Houtzdale. 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:
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Legal Requirements:
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:
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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