Clerical Assistant II — Data Entry & Front Desk Support

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Telework possible (part-time)

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to support essential office processes, including data entry, document processing, and client communications in a busy office. The role emphasizes reliability, organization, and attention to detail.

Typical schedule is full-time, 37.5 hours, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with potential for part-time telework; starting salary around $36,831 and eligibility for benefits, holidays, and paid leave as described in the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Data Entry: Enter application and renewal information into required electronic systems.
• Reception Support: Greet visitors, assist clients, and cover reception when needed.
• Document Processing: Scan, sort, import, and track correspondence and submissions.
• Communication Tasks: Answer phones, respond to messages, and forward inquiries.
• Record Maintenance: Update clerical logs and tracking systems per procedures.
• Special Duties: Submit weekly EBT log and maintain physical cards.

Skills

Data Entry

Reception Support

Document Processing

Communication

Record Maintenance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to support essential office processes, including data entry, document processing, and client communications in a busy office. The role emphasizes reliability, organization, and attention to detail.

Typical schedule is full-time, 37.5 hours, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with potential for part-time telework; starting salary around $36,831 and eligibility for benefits, holidays, and paid leave as described in the