Clerical Assistant

The PositionBegin a rewarding career as a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institutional (SCI) at Muncy. This role lets you use your organizational skills to help maintain efficient office functions throughout the facility. Every day brings new tasks that let you contribute to the overall success of the institution. Be part of a workplace that supports growth, service, and reliable teamwork.Description Of WorkThis position supports the daily office operations of the State Correctional Institution at Muncy by handling a wide range of clerical tasks. The role ensures that information is properly prepared, shared, and organized for smooth facility operations. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:General Correspondence: Prepare, type, copy, scan, and distribute letters, memoranda, meeting minutes, and other documentsMeeting Support: Attend meetings and record minutes for distributionMail Handling: Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and respond to emailsPhone Communication: Answer calls, direct callers, take messages, and provide information according to policyData Management: Enter and maintain information across DOC applications including APR, DOCNet, and MainframeSupply Ordering: Order office supplies for the assigned work area as neededInterested 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 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 $36,831 (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 & EligibilityQualifications 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); orGraduation from high school; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Special Requirements (NSRs): Must possess keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.Additional Requirements:Must understand how to efficiently use and navigate a personal computer.Two (2) years or more of experience with the Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.) and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets/calendars/documents/rosters etc.Ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.Previous experience working in an office setting as a clerk and or personal assistantSuccessful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.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.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.