Clerical Assistant 2

The PA Department of Transportation has a current vacancy for a Clerical Assistant 2 in the District Office in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. In this role, the Clerical Assistant 2 will be responsible for clerical and administrative duties while performing as the Maintenance Division Secretary for the Assistant District Executive. If you are energetic, efficient, and detail oriented, and this sounds exciting to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!

The Clerical Assistant 2 will provide clerical services for the Assistant District Executive in the District Office 2-0. These duties include tracking correspondence sent to the Maintenance Division Unit that requires a response to ensure that due dates are met. Prepares and types for signature responses to routine inquiries after researching, gathering, reviewing and selecting the appropriate data for use. This position is required to monitor the Division overtime and track sick leave usage by personnel to identify and refer any apparent problems to the Assistant District Executive. You will be responsible for tracking Legislative and Secretary's letters assigned to the Maintenance Division and ensures that responses are made within the deadlines. In addition, you will serve as training liaison for the Maintenance Division and make recommendations on attendance, as well as discuss training needs with supervisors.

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 thru 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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicants own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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.