Clerical Assistant 2 - Limited Term

Posting number: CS-2026-60074-00102

Department: Department of Environmental Protection

Division: EP SW Rgnl Off Pittsburgh

Job classification: Clerical Assistant 2

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Environmental Services, Office and Administrative Support

Join the Department of Environmental Protection as a Clerical Assistant 2 and help support essential public services. This role keeps important records organized and ensures smooth access for those who need them. Your work will help the agency operate efficiently and assist the public in meaningful ways. Bring your attention to detail and make a difference every day.

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This role provides essential clerical and file management support for the agency and assists with public information needs.

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

• File Review Support:Review Informal File Review requests and confirm consistency with policy
• Record Preparation: Collect, prepare, and digitize files and ensure requesters receive all record formats
• Appointment Coordination: Schedule in-person file reviews and assist requesters during their visit
• Public Communication:Respond to public and staff inquiries and maintain required procedures
• Mail Handling:Process, deliver, and ship mail and packages
• Office Equipment Use:Operate scanners, readers, printers, copiers, and other devices

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• 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.

You must meet the PA residency requirement.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe 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.

• Full time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Most selected candidates who are new to employment with 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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: 1. 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.