Clerical Assistant 2 Elk State Forest District Cameron County

THE POSITION

As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will be part of a team that keeps Elk State Forest operations moving forward. This position allows you to make a real difference by supporting schedules, records, and daily office needs. You will contribute to essential office operations that keep the district on track. Join a team that values dedication and accuracy.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps the Elk State Forest District Office operate smoothly by supporting staff with scheduling, records, and administrative tasks. Your work ensures that daily processes run correctly and efficiently. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Administrative Support: Assist district staff by preparing schedules, records, and office documents
• Personnel Coordination: Maintain personnel files and help process hiring, separation, and other staffing documents
• Timekeeping Duties: Manage employee attendance, leave records, and payroll-related information with accuracy
• Record Management: Maintain organized databases and files for timber sales, equipment, and office operations
• Employee Assistance: Provide guidance on procedures, forms, and documentation needed for daily work activities

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday thru Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Emporium, 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 $36,108 (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

• 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.

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.