Clerical Assistant 2 (Seasonal) - Laurel Hill State Park Complex

Clerical Assistant 2 The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources gives you a chance to support a busy park system while helping visitors enjoy their time outdoors. This role lets you be part of a team that values friendly service and smooth operations. You will help ensure that park guests get the information they need and have a positive experience. This job is a great fit for someone who likes working with people and keeping things organized. This position supports office operations and visitor services across the Laurel Hill State Park Complex. It plays an important role in helping park staff and guests with accurate information and organized records. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties: Visitor Assistance: Provide information to park guests in person, by phone, and in writing Record Management: Organize and maintain files and logs for park operations and shared electronic folders Office Technology: Use software and office equipment to support daily tasks and transactions Communication Support: Prepare memos, assist with mail processing, send out form letters, and receipts of payments Reservation Handling: Manage reservations for park facilities and assist with related inquiries and processes Operational Support: Monitor social media, maintain brochures and bulletin boards, and assist with park reports Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time, seasonal employment with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. Days/shifts will vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week to include holidays and weekends. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2027. 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 $18.83 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. 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. 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.