Clerical Assistant 2 (Admin) - SCI Muncy

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Clerical Assistant 2 at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy in Lycoming County. The role focuses on maintaining efficient office functions and supporting daily operations in a correctional facility.

The position emphasizes organization, accuracy, and teamwork to ensure smooth facility operations. The job requires office experience, PC proficiency, and familiarity with DOC applications.

Qualifications

• Six months as Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent.
• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Two years or more of experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and other software to create and maintain documents.
• Must understand how to efficiently use a PC.
• Experience with office equipment (scanner, printer, fax, etc.).
• Previous office clerk/personal assistant experience.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, type, copy, scan, and distribute letters, memoranda, meeting minutes, and other documents.
• Attend meetings and record minutes for distribution.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and respond to emails.
• Answer calls, direct callers, take messages, and provide information per policy.
• Enter and maintain information in DOC applications including APR, DOCNet, and Mainframe.
• Order office supplies for the assigned work area.

Skills

Two years Microsoft Office experience

Office clerk experience

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Tools

Microsoft Office

DOCNet

Mainframe

APR

Job description

Salary: $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location: Lycoming County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2026-62148

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR MUN Ad

Opening Date: 11/03/2026

Closing Date: 11/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 00102

Position Number: 00080812

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: A1

Pay Group: ST03

Bureau / Division Code: 00115200

Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Muncy

Worksite Address: 6454 State Route 405

City: Muncy, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17756

Contact Name: Treina Brinkley

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Begin a rewarding career as a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institutional (SCI) at Muncy. This role lets you use your organizational skills to help maintain efficient office functions throughout the facility. Every day brings new tasks that let you contribute to the overall success of the institution.

Be part of a workplace that supports growth, service, and reliable teamwork.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the daily office operations of the State Correctional Institution at Muncy by handling a wide range of clerical tasks. The role ensures that information is properly prepared, shared, and organized for smooth facility operations.

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

• General Correspondence: Prepare, type, copy, scan, and distribute letters, memoranda, meeting minutes, and other documents
• Meeting Support: Attend meetings and record minutes for distribution
• Mail Handling: Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and respond to emails
• Phone Communication: Answer calls, direct callers, take messages, and provide information according to policy
• Data Management: Enter and maintain information across DOC applications including APR, DOCNet, and Mainframe
• Supply Ordering: Order office supplies for the assigned work area as needed

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

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 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Must understand how to efficiently use and navigate a personal computer.
• Two (2) years or more of experience with the Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.) and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets/calendars/documents/rosters etc.
• Ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.
• Previous experience working in an office setting as a clerk and or personal assistant
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.