Clerical Assistant 2 - Pocono Downs Racetrack

Salary

$18.46 - $27.15 Hourly

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-50611

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

AG Poc Dwns Rctrk

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

6/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

00108277

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00043184

Bureau / Division

Pocono Downs Racetrack

Worksite Address

1282 Highway 315

City

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18702

Contact Name

Christine Adkins

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Department of Agriculture at the Pocono Downs Racetrack is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys staying organized and helping others. In this role, you will support licensing, payroll, travel coordination, and daily office tasks. Your work will ensure the Harness Racing Commission operates efficiently and serves its customers well. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a fast paced and engaging environment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission office by managing applications, processing reports, coordinating travel, and assisting with daily office tasks. It helps maintain accurate records and smooth clerical operations. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare cash reports for licenses and fines and transmit revenue information
• Application Processing: Process license applications and update fines and suspensions in the licensing database
• Office Support: Handle filing, typing letters, preparing reports, and managing general correspondence
• Travel Coordination: Arrange travel, enter travel expenses, and assist staff with reimbursement needs
• Communication Tasks: Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to email inquiries
• Supply Management: List, track, and order supplies and maintain inventory records

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:
  • 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 11:00am to 7:00pm Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • This schedule includes a cyclical leave period of approximately 60 days at the conclusion of the racing meet.
• 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 hourly rate of $18.46 (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.

Special Requirements (NSRs):

• Commission Employee license
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Candidate should have experience working with horses and a working knowledge of horse racing.

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 Seekersfor 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.