Clerical Assistant II – Data Entry & Office Support

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Blair County Assistance Office in Altoona, PA, has an opening for a Clerical Assistant 2. The role supports important services for the community and helps ensure accurate case processing.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and may offer part-time telework. The starting salary is $36,831 and reflects PA residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Graduation from high school
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Data Entry Tasks: Enter applications, update records, and process client information across multiple systems
• Document Handling: Sort, scan, file, and maintain records so that case files stay accurate and organized
• Communication Support: Answer phones, take messages, direct callers, and assist visitors who come to the office
• Mail Processing: Open, sort, date stamp, and distribute mail while meeting established deadlines
• Business Correspondence: Prepare standardized letters and other written materials with correct punctuation and grammar

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Blair County Assistance Office in Altoona, PA, has an opening for a Clerical Assistant 2. The role supports important services for the community and helps ensure accurate case processing.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and may offer part-time telework. The starting salary is $36,831 and reflects PA residency requirements.