Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for the Clerical Assistant 2 position within the Department of Transportation. The role supports daily office functions, interacts with staff and visitors, and requires meticulous attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Telework is not available and the work is on-site in a 37.5-hour week schedule. Starting salary is $36,831 per year, with standard benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• This position supports daily office functions that help staff and customers receive timely service.
• The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and reliability.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

THE POSITION

As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Transportation, you will join a workplace that depends on your attention to detail and positive attitude. This role offers steady responsibilities that help keep the office running smoothly. You will interact with staff, visitors, and callers while providing meaningful support. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is excited to welcome someone who wants to learn, grow, and make a difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports daily office functions that help staff and customers receive timely service. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and reliability.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work Hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with 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 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.