Clerical Assistant 2

Salary $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually Location Lycoming County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-59430-00102

Department Department of Environmental Protection Division EP NC Rgnl Off Williamsport Opening Date 09/28/2026 Closing Date 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 00102 Position Number 00128227 Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST03 Bureau / Division Code 00354400 Bureau / Division Northcentral Regional Office Worksite Address 208 West Third Street, Suite 101 City Williamsport, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17701 Contact Name Alison Zener Contact Email View email address on click.appcast.io

THE POSITION

The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers a chance to support important public service work. This role provides energy, purpose, and the chance to help your community every day. Join an agency that values strong organizational skills and dedication to excellent service. Step into a role where your attention to detail makes a real impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports a wide range of clerical, data, and record management responsibilities essential to agency operations. The position ensures accurate processing, tracking, and communication across multiple program areas. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties: Record Processing: Process payments, applications, reports, authorizations, and environmental covenants accurately across multiple systems Data Entry: Enter, update, and verify information in eFACTS and other electronic data systems while meeting data quality standards Correspondence Support: Prepare, type, finalize, print, scan, and distribute letters, notices, and other documents for program areas Mail Management: Review incoming mail, prepare outgoing mail, and ensure proper distribution and documentation for all sections Public Interaction : Screen phone calls, handle routine inquiries, gather documents for Right-to-Know requests, and support front-desk operations Tracking Duties: Maintain, update, and track reports, bulletins, forms, and files to support program operations and compliance 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: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time Telework eligible after successful completion of training/ probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Williamsport, PA. Telework arrangements are subject to change. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered. How to Apply: 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 applicant's 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. 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 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania