Environmental Programs Clerk (Telework Eligible)

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Clerical Assistant 3 in Norristown, PA to support the Waterways and Wetlands, Clean Water, and Safe Drinking Water units. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and public service.

You will handle permit processing, record management, communications, document handling, and program support, ensuring data entry quality and timely correspondence.

Qualifications

• One year as Clerical Assistant 2 or equivalent.
• Moderately complex clerical experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Permit processing: Review permit applications, enter data, and prepare related correspondence.
• Record management: Organize program files, maintain databases, and purge outdated information.
• Communication support: Handle phone inquiries, direct calls, provide environmental information, and forward complaints to staff.
• Document handling: Process mail, type documents, and ensure formatting meets standards.
• Program assistance: Prepare notices, transmit applications, and assist additional programs.
• Quality control: Review folders and data entries for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Record management

Phone inquiries

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Clerical Assistant 3 in Norristown, PA to support the Waterways and Wetlands, Clean Water, and Safe Drinking Water units. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and public service.

You will handle permit processing, record management, communications, document handling, and program support, ensuring data entry quality and timely correspondence.