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Clerical Assistant 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Labor & Industry

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$40,685 - $60,714

per year

Closes

February 16, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves handling advanced clerical tasks in Pennsylvania's Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety, such as processing payments, managing building plans and permits, distributing mail, and helping the public with inquiries about safety regulations.

It's a full-time office role focused on accuracy and teamwork to support workplace safety efforts.

A good fit would be someone organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in basic office work who enjoys interacting with people and following procedures.

Key Requirements

  • One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 or equivalent federal job title
  • One year of moderately complex clerical experience
  • Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
  • Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with extreme accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • No telework option; full-time on-site work from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Full Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your clerical career? If so, consider joining the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety (BOIS) as a Clerical Assistant 3. In the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety our team of Clerical Assistants work with public safety officials in an engaging, inclusive, and growing environment to ensure public safety in the workplace. Apply today and become a vital member of this dedicated team!
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Requirements

As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will perform a variety of advanced clerical duties that require extreme accuracy to ensure checks are coded to the correct unit.

Your keen eye for detail will be essential as you process incoming payments and enter them into data base along with processing requests for duplicate occupancy permits.

This position also processes incoming building plans and drawings to be reviewed by the Plan Review Division.

You will be tasked with receiving and distributing all mail sent to the Bureau and delivering it to the respectable division.

You will have the opportunity to assist the general public with questions concerning building plans, occupancy permits and payment submission.

You can expect to work with customers to obtain additional information and assist customers with forms, information and prices of duplication fees.


If you are highly organized and enjoy working in a team environment, we want to hear from you!


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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • 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:

  • One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • One year of moderately complex clerical experience; 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.

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).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • 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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