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Clerical Assistant 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Executive Offices

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$40,685 - $60,714

per year

Closes

February 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves handling payroll and timekeeping tasks for state correctional facilities, including checking records for accuracy, fixing errors, and managing employee schedules in a busy human resources office.

You'll also do general office work like filing documents, answering calls, and entering data into computers.

It's a great fit for someone detail-oriented with office experience who enjoys keeping things organized behind the scenes.

Key Requirements

  • One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 or equivalent federal job title
  • One year of moderately complex clerical experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Thorough knowledge of pay rules, collective bargaining agreements, and time-related policies
  • Ability to investigate and resolve pay discrepancies, verify time entries, input payroll substitutions, and code overtime
  • Proficiency in performing clerical duties such as filing, typing, data tracking, answering phones and emails, and data entry into computer systems
  • Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements
  • Ability to perform essential job functions in a full-time schedule (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday)

Full Job Description

Do you have a sharp eye for details and a passion for accuracy? We are on the lookout for a skilled and organized Clerical Assistant 3 to join the Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office 11. In this role, you will be responsible for processing time and payroll actions for multiple bargaining units. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, this position gives you the opportunity to to put your skills to work!

g runs smoothly behind the scenes, this position gives you the opportunity to to put your skills to work!

Requirements

As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will serve as a centralized timekeeper responsible for processing time and payroll actions in a regional human resource office that provides services to State Correctional Institutions (SCI). This position requires a thorough knowledge of all pay rules, collective bargaining agreements, and time-related policies in order to ensure accurate pay processing. 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 perform a variety of clerical duties such as filing, typing, tracking data, answering phone calls and emails, as well as inputting data into various computer systems.

Apply today to utilize your extensive clerical experience and make your career goals a reality!

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 08:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day 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 Human Resource office at SCI Dallas. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

    Additional details may be provided during the interview.

  • 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.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance 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).

  • 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.

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