Clerical Assistant 2

Salary

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Blair County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58017-00102

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI BBVS Altoona Dstr Off

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00126440

Bureau / Division

Bureau Of Blindness & Visual Services - Altoona District Office

Worksite Address

1130 12th Ave

Worksite Address

Suite 300

City

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16601

Contact Name

Kaleya Rivera Pena

Contact Email

Kaleya Rivera Pena

THE POSITION

As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services, Altoona District Office, you will support daily office operations that help the district serve participants and staff. This role lets you build your clerical and organizational skills while contributing to important services. You will play a key part in keeping information flowing and tasks on track. This position offers a positive environment where your efforts support both coworkers and the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the Altoona District Office by completing clerical tasks that help staff carry out their work. It involves preparing documents, maintaining records, assisting with mail processing, and supporting staff needs.

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Preparation: Prepare forms, letters, memos, reports, and other materials from handwritten or dictated sources
• Record Maintenance: Maintain filing systems and keep case records organized and up to date
• Mail Processing: Sort, stamp, assign, and route incoming and outgoing mail within set time frames
• Staff Support: Assist staff with travel documents, accommodations, and completion of required worksheets
• Data Entry: Enter and update participant information in CWDS and generate needed correspondence
• Reception Duties: Answer calls and route them to the appropriate staff member

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.
  • Position's work hours are negotiable - 7.5-hour workday and lunch period is 30 minutes (or 60 minutes depending on work hours).
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. 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 Altoona, 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 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; 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.
• 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.