Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for Clerical Assistant 2 at the State Correctional Institution Fayette. This full-time role supports daily facility operations, helps keep information organized, and assists staff across the institution.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, with no telework option. The starting salary is $36,108 per year (before taxes).

Qualifications

• Six months as 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.

Responsibilities

• Information Management: Record and prepare information while maintaining accurate updates across multiple systems
• Reception Support: Answer phones, assist visitors, process mail, and respond to inquiries while maintaining confidentiality
• File Maintenance: Open, organize, and maintain electronic files in accordance with required standards
• Inventory Assistance: Monitor supplies and equipment to support smooth office operations
• Additional Tasks: Carry out other assigned duties that support the needs of the facility

Skills

Information management

Reception support

File maintenance

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette, as a Clerical Assistant 2 and become an important part of daily facility operations. This role helps keep essential information organized and supports staff across the institution. Your work will make a direct impact on efficiency and communication. Bring your strengths to a team that values reliability and service.

This position provides important clerical and office support that helps the facility operate smoothly and efficiently. The work involves managing information, assisting staff, and supporting daily operations. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Information Management: Record and prepare information while maintaining accurate updates across multiple systems
• Reception Support: Answer phones, assist visitors, process mail, and respond to inquiries while maintaining confidentiality
• File Maintenance: Open, organize, and maintain electronic files in accordance with required standards
• Inventory Assistance: Monitor supplies and equipment to support smooth office operations
• Additional Tasks: Carry out other assigned duties that support the needs of the facility

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 8:00am to 4:00pm, 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 $36,108 (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.

Additional Requirements

• 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.