Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Farmington Township (PA); 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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Clerical Assistant 2 to support park operations at CN Laurel Caverns St Prk. The role involves office coordination, payroll and leave processing, and customer-facing communications to assist visitors and staff.

The position emphasizes teamwork, organization, and reliable public service. Typical hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with shifts including weekends as needed; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Six months as Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Office coordination: support Aspira reservation system, assist volunteers, relay new procedures, and help staff access park computer systems.
• Administrative support: handle clerical tasks involving operations, human resources, payroll, revenue, and training while managing confidential issues.
• Public interaction: answer calls, greet visitors, interpret park rules, and handle public relations challenges with sound judgment.
• Record management: maintain park files, process payroll and leave entries, prepare schedules, and organize employee information accurately.
• Fiscal assistance: help collect revenue, process refunds, analyze receipts, and support budget preparation and expenditure tracking.
• Communication duties: operate the base radio system, dispatch vehicles, respond to routine transmissions, and act as a contact point during emergencies.

Skills

Teamwork

Organized

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Tools

Aspira reservation system

Job description

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

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Laurel Caverns St Prk

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

50703187

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

00386237

CN Laurel Caverns St Prk

1065 Skyline Dr.

City

15437

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking for a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys teamwork and staying organized. In this position, you will help manage office tasks, support park operations, and assist with training and communication. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission-focused agency that serves visitors and protects natural spaces.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the administrative and operational needs of the park by assisting with clerical work, staff coordination, and public communication.

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Office Coordination: Support the Aspira reservation system, assist volunteers, relay new procedures, and help staff access park computer systems
• Administrative Support: Handle clerical tasks involving operations, human resources, payroll, revenue, and training while managing confidential issues
• Public Interaction: Answer calls, greet visitors, interpret park rules, and handle public relations challenges with sound judgment
• Record Management: Maintain park files, process payroll and leave entries, prepare schedules, and organize employee information accurately
• Fiscal Assistance: Help collect revenue, process refunds, analyze receipts, and support budget preparation and expenditure tracking
• Communication Duties: Operate the base radio system, dispatch vehicles, respond to routine transmissions, and act as a contact point during emergencies

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Days and shifts will vary.
  • Will work 5 days/37.5 hrs per week to include holidays and weekends
• 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 (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 requiremen t . 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.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact 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.

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.