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-2026-53755-00102

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP Bur Rdtn Pro

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

00060320

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00352900

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Radiation Protection

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Chadd Duppstadt or Devin Seiger

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will play a vital role in supporting the Bureau of Radiation Protection. This position gives you the chance to contribute to public safety by keeping records, communications, and daily operations in order. It is a fast paced environment where your attention to detail will make a clear difference. Bring your strong work habits and join a team committed to responsible environmental stewardship.

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides clerical support that helps the Bureau of Radiation Protection operate efficiently and accurately. The role supports many administrative tasks that help staff manage records, communications, and essential program functions. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Correspondence Preparation: Prepare and format letters, emails, memos, and certificates for registrants, licensees, and certificate holders
• Record Management: Enter permits, fees, terminations, and other data into agency systems and maintain electronic filing structures
• Phone Support: Answer calls, provide basic information, and direct inquiries to appropriate staff members across the Radiation Protection Program
• Mail Processing: Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing items for mailing and delivering them to designated pick up points
• Document Digitizing: Scan, copy, convert, and organize documents using OCR software and file them according to established procedures

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 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, 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 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.

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.