Clerical Assistant 2

Salary

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-53709-00102

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Bur of Admv Srvs

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

00039616

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00381300

Bureau / Division

Administrative Services

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Zachary Bender

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2026-53709-00102 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 9, 2026 TO JULY 22, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

The Clerical Assistant 2 role at the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of Administrative Services offers a chance to support important daily operations that keep services moving smoothly. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, organization, and helping a busy office run at its best. You will work with many areas of the agency and build valuable skills along the way. Join a team where your efforts make a real difference each day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports key administrative and operational tasks that help the Department's Executive and Central Office manage vehicles, records, and daily services. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Fleet Coordination: Coordinate vehicle availability, reservations, and communication with staff to support the daily use of the automotive fleet
• Vehicle Oversight: Manage routine maintenance, inspections, and general care of vehicles to keep them in good working condition
• Records Management: Maintain electronic and paper files, update system data, and ensure information is accurate and complete
• Data Tracking: Review mileage, usage forms, and historical information to support reporting and decision making
• Purchasing Support: Assist with ordering supplies, processing card activity, and preparing information needed for fiscal reviews
• Customer Service: Work with staff, vendors, and other agencies to resolve issues and answer questions related to fleet and 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
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to one day 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 Harrisburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831.00 (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; o r
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license.
• 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.

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.