Clerical Assistant 2

Clerical Assistant 2 PositionThe Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking for a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys teamwork and staying organized. In this position, you will help manage office tasks, support park operations, and assist with training and communication. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission-focused agency that serves visitors and protects natural spaces.This position supports the administrative and operational needs of the park by assisting with clerical work, staff coordination, and public communication.As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:Office Coordination: Support the Aspira reservation system, assist volunteers, relay new procedures, and help staff access park computer systemsAdministrative Support: Handle clerical tasks involving operations, human resources, payroll, revenue, and training while managing confidential issuesPublic Interaction: Answer calls, greet visitors, interpret park rules, and handle public relations challenges with sound judgmentRecord Management: Maintain park files, process payroll and leave entries, prepare schedules, and organize employee information accuratelyFiscal Assistance: Help collect revenue, process refunds, analyze receipts, and support budget preparation and expenditure trackingCommunication Duties: Operate the base radio system, dispatch vehicles, respond to routine transmissions, and act as a contact point during emergenciesWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Days and shifts will vary. Will work 5 days/37.5 hrs per week to include holidays and weekendsTelework: 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 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.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); orGraduation from high school; orAn 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.Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.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.