Clerical Assistant 2 - Limited Term

Reference #: 5273844

Salary

$18.46 - $27.15 Hourly

Location

Berks County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Limited Term Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45465-00102

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SC Rgnl Off Harrisburg

Opening Date

03/19/2026

Closing Date

4/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

50696591

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00354300

Bureau / Division

Southcentral Regional Office

Worksite Address

1005 Crossroads Boulevard

City

Reading, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19605

Contact Name

Julie Wolfrays

Contact Email

[email protected]

THE POSITION Are you an experienced and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong communication and typing skills? Are you interested in advancing your career with the Commonwealth of PA? If you are, the Department of Environmental Protection is searching for a Clerical Assistant 2 for the Southcentral Regional Office in Reading, PA.

If this position sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is a limited term, full time position in our Reading District Office. The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will type and proofread letters, reports, transmittals, Notices of Violation, and various other correspondence for the office. Additional duties include receiving office visitors and either assist them or direct them to appropriate personnel. You will operate a telephone call directory console with the capability of multiple line switching to receive and screen incoming telephone calls. Additional responsibilities include processing incoming and outgoing mail, as well as maintaining the centralized filing system at the Reading District Office.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time, limited term employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pmwith a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $18.46 (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 Guidelines. 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). 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. Allapplication materials and interview responses must reflect the applicants own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 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.

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.

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.