$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department of Environmental Protection
11/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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THE POSITION
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Are you ready for a new administrative challenge? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to join our team! In this role, you will be working with all Division Chiefs (Managers) of Air Quality providing secretarial and administrative support. If this sounds like something you would love to do, you will not want to miss this opportunity to join our team. Apply today and start advancing your career!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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In this role, you will provide clerical and administrative support for bureau operations while helping maintain accurate records and communications. You will work with a variety of software programs, prepare official documents, and support important scheduling and notification activities. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Document Preparation: Type, compile, format, and proofread reports and other bureau documents
- Software Operations: Use Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and email systems to complete daily assignments
- Image Integration: Embed bitmap and JPEG files into documents when needed for bureau work
- Notice Submission: Prepare and submit hearing and meeting notices to the Legislative Reference Bureau
- Timekeeping Support: Serve as the primary timekeeper for the Bureau of Air Quality
- Records Management: Maintain organized information and support administrative tracking activities
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
- Work hours are 8:00 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 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. 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 annual salary of $36,831.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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.
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).
- 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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's 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 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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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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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.
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