Clerical Assistant 2 (Bureau of Motor Vehicles)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to support PennDOT operations by entering information, reviewing forms, and maintaining organized workflows. The role requires careful data entry, adherence to fee waiver guidelines, and light processing of titles and registrations.

The position offers full-time hours 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with a starting annual salary of $39,287. Telework is not available, and standard state employment benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as Clerical Assistant 1 or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Fee Waiver Compliance: Ensure correct fee waiver codes are used and documented according to guidelines
• Data Entry: Enter required information from forms into computer systems for processing titles and registrations
• Form Review: Examine forms for required information and reject applications with discrepancies
• Work Processing: Retrieve, organize, and process work using transporter bins and maintain an orderly workspace
• Reference Use: Apply procedures and reference materials to complete tasks accurately
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, report concerns, and understand evacuation and communication protocols

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: This posting will close on 10/13/2026 or after a total of 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first. The Department of Transportation is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys detail-oriented work and helping daily processes run smoothly. This role allows you to support important customer transactions by entering data and reviewing forms with accuracy. You will be part of a team that values strong organization and dependable service. Step into a position where your focus helps keep statewide services moving.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports essential PennDOT operations by entering information, reviewing forms, and maintaining organized workflow to ensure accurate processing of customer transactions.

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

• Fee Waiver Compliance: Ensure correct fee waiver codes are used and documented according to guidelines
• Data Entry: Enter required information from forms into computer systems for processing titles and registrations
• Form Review: Examine forms for required information and reject applications with discrepancies
• Work Processing: Retrieve, organize, and process work using transporter bins and maintain an orderly workspace
• Reference Use: Apply procedures and reference materials to complete tasks accurately
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety procedures, report concerns, and understand evacuation and communication protocols

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm, 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 $39,287 (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:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.