Clerical Assistant 2

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong communication and computer skills interested in a career with the Commonwealth? If you are, the Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for a Clerical Assistant 2 position in the Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management.


Apply today and join our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will provide clerical and office support to the Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management. Specific duties include managing the Bureau Directors calendar by scheduling meetings, arranging travel, and preparing meeting materials and briefings. Prepares and compiles reports, briefings, and presentations for executive offices and county partners. Maintains databases and spreadsheets; ensures data accuracy and compliance with DEP standards. This position will serve as lead timekeeper and will processes timesheets, leave, overtime, comp time, and travel reimbursements, as well as train staff on using Cross Application Time Sheets (CATS). Additionally you will support the procurement processes by verifying pricing, submitting requests, and tracking deliveries and invoices. Screens calls, manages mail, and promotes the Department’s mission through professional service and communication.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.



Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $36,108 (before taxes).

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; 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.

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).
• 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 click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.

EXAMINATION 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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