Clerical Assistant 2

Salary $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-56074-00102 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Div Ctrl Op Opening Date 08/12/2026 Closing Date 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 00102 Position Number 00072269 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST03 Bureau / Division Code 00211141 Bureau / Division Bureau of Child Support Enforcement - Division of Central Operations Worksite Address 555 Walnut Street, 8th Floor City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17101 Contact Name Taylor Spaseff Contact Phone Contact Email THE POSITION Join the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement as a Clerical Assistant 2 and help keep essential operations running smoothly. This role offers the chance to support staff, manage information, and assist families across the state. The agency values teamwork and accuracy, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills. This position allows you to make a positive impact through reliable office support. Apply today to join our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role provides a wide range of clerical support to help keep bureau operations accurate, efficient, and timely. You will assist with managing information, processing requests, and maintaining essential records. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties: Mail Processing: Review incoming mail, determine routing, and scan and distribute materials Outgoing Mail: Select appropriate delivery methods for outgoing correspondence Document Imaging: Scan SSA letters into PACSES Imaging for Domestic Relations Sections Fair Hearings: Enter Fair Hearing requests, assign cases, and manage repository records Access Tracking: Maintain position details and track onboard and offboard system access requests Operational Support: Assist other members of the clerical team during high volume periods or staff absence 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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Telework: This position requires you to report to the office full-time during the probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, you may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, working in the assigned headquarters office 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 Harrisburg. 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 $36,831 (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 a pply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered. Legal Requirements: This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will no t 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.