Clerical Assistant 3

Clerical Assistant 3 PositionThe Clerical Assistant 3 position with the Pennsylvania State Lottery, Retailer Services Division is a great opportunity to play an important role in supporting customer service and clerical work that keeps the Lottery moving forward. You will be speaking with retailers, entering claim information, and helping resolve ticket questions with care and accuracy. This position gives you a chance to further your skills while contributing to a mission that serves communities statewide. If you are looking for engaging work where every day brings something new, this position offers a meaningful path.This role supports retailer services by assisting callers, processing ticket information, and reviewing claims and licensing documents. As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will perform the following duties:Customer Assistance: Respond to calls and emails to provide information and resolve Lottery related issuesTicket Processing: Review, adjust, and track scratch off ticket packs using the GMS systemIssue Resolution: Investigate ticket delivery problems and determine next steps for retailersClaims Handling: Enter, review, and correct claim information in the back-office systemsLicensing Support: Scan documents, prepare correspondence, and gather missing licensing detailsMail Management: Open, sort, and file mail and correspondence for retailer recordsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orOne year of moderately complex clerical experience; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Additional Requirements:You must be able to perform essential job functions.Preferred Qualifications (not required):Call center experienceCustomer service experienceCommonwealth 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).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.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.