Clerical Assistant

Position: Clerical Assistant 2
THE POSITION

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong communication and computer skills? Are you interested in a career with an organization that appreciates hard work and dedication? If you are, the Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for a Clerical Assistant 2 position in our Pittsburgh Office.

Apply today and join our team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is assigned to the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office's Central Services Department and performs primarily as the receptionist for the Pittsburgh Office. In this position, the Clerical Assistant 2 will answer all incoming calls, screens and directs them to the proper individual/program contact, district field office or outside agency. Receives visitors and provides regional assistance and information or directs them to appropriate personnel or agency.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.

* Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

* 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 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

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. 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.

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.

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.
* Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and…