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Posted: February 17, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Clerical Assistant 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$40,685 - $60,714

per year

Closes

February 22, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing cash drawers for the Department of Transportation's motor vehicle services, including issuing funds to staff, preparing bank deposits, reconciling accounts, and providing basic clerical support for tasks like processing vehicle registrations and titles.

It's a hands-on role that requires transporting cash to the bank and ensuring all money is accurately tracked.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in clerical work and comfortable handling money in a team setting.

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
  • Ability to handle cash issuance, reconciliation, and deposits accurately
  • Proficiency in verifying funds against systems like CARATS
  • Skills in clerical tasks such as processing motor vehicle applications and titles
  • Reliability for early morning shifts (6:45 AM - 2:45 PM, no telework)

Full Job Description

Become a vital member of our team as a Clerical Assistant 3 within the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

This is an essential role that ensures efficient issuance, cash handling, and deposit processes associated with cash drawers, ensuring that counter mode employees are equipped with the necessary funds to perform their duties.

If you have a keen eye for detail and excel in a collaborative environment, seize this opportunity to apply today and make a significant difference in our organization.


The Bureau of Motor Vehicles is hiring a Clerical Assistant 3 responsible for the timely issuance, cash out, and deposit of cash drawers and monies required to perform the counter mode cash drawer function. The employee must provide the counter mode employee with adequate funds to perform job function, performs various associated cash related functions as deposit preparation and reconciliation, and the daily cash out procedure.

Requirements

In this position, you will ensure that the counter mode employee has sufficient funds to carry out their duties, while also handling various cash-related tasks such as preparing deposits, reconciling accounts, and executing daily cash-out procedures. Additionally, you will be responsible for transporting cash deposits to the bank and providing clerical assistance in the counter service area, which may include processing applications for motor vehicle titles, registrations, duplicate titles, and other related transactions.

Daily verification of additional funds for various banks and managing change requests will be essential to maintain cash operations. You will also check employees' cash drawers against the CARATS system, alerting them to any discrepancies, and will be tasked with opening and securing safes as needed. Furthermore, you will collect and verify cash from counter employees, ensuring all funds are accounted for, and will track and issue materials for the Driver License printer.

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 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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.

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.

  • 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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    Posted on NEOGOV: 2/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/17/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5234434