Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to support park operations, clerical tasks, payroll, and public communication. This role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and confidential staff handling in a mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities include office coordination, administrative support, public interactions, record-keeping, fiscal tasks, and communications.

Qualifications

• Six months as Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent) or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Aspira reservation system

Job description

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.