Clerical Assistant 2 - Somerset County Assistance Office

Posting number: CS-2026-57159-00102

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Somerset CAO Hdq

Job classification: Clerical Assistant 2

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Office and Administrative Support

The Department of Human Services is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 for the Somerset County Assistance Office, and this role allows you to be part of a busy team that keeps public services moving. You will engage with clients, assist staff, and complete key clerical work that ensures timely support for individuals in need. Every day provides new challenges that help build strong office skills. Step into a position where your efforts make a lasting impact on Somerset County residents.

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This position supports daily office operations by processing applications, managing records, and assisting clients across multiple service areas. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Processing: Register applications received by mail, walk in, drop off, or Compass and complete file clearance tasks
• Record Handling: Purge and combine reserve records, file closed cases, and prepare materials for shipment
• Client Reception: Greet visitors, assess their needs, call workers for appointments, and manage main phone console activity
• Mail Management: Distribute incoming mail, scan and attach required items, and upload postage to the mail machine as needed
• Card Services: Create and cut EBT cards, complete logs, obtain signatures, and support lost or stolen card processing
• Special Requests: Complete MIPAA requests and process CAOAA account checks in a timely manner

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.

• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Somerset County. If no eligible candidates who live within Somerset County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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 are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Work Conditions:Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
• Telework:This position may be eligible to telework part time. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process. 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 Somerset, 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.

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

• 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: + 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.