Clerical Assistant 2

Salary

$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51547-00102

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SW Rgnl Off Pittsburgh

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

00063387

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00354500

Bureau / Division

Southwest Regional Office

Worksite Address

400 Waterfront Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Alison Zener

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Become a valued part of the Department of Environmental Protection as a Clerical Assistant 2 in the Pittsburgh regional office. This position lets you support a mission that helps safeguard our environment and public health. Your efforts will help staff stay informed and keep operations moving forward. Bring your skills to a team that relies on accuracy and strong office support.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps keep the Waste Management Program organized and on track through reliable clerical and administrative support. The role ensures that permit applications, data, and correspondence are handled accurately and on time. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Review: Check permit applications for completeness, accuracy, and proper format
• Data Entry: Input permit and client information into the e-FACTS system in a timely manner
• Application Coordination: Prepare notifications, distribute application materials, and track progress through the review process
• Correspondence Handling: Log, transmit, and organize incoming and outgoing mail and documents related to permit applications
• Office Support: Type reports and forms, assist with scheduling, and manage phone calls and office supply needs
• Fee Management: Track and transmit permit fees, penalties, and reports to Administrative Services

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 8:00 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, up to 3 days per week. 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 Pittsburgh, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. 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 $36,108 (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.