Clerical Assistant 1 (Limited Term)

The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional to fill the role of Clerical Assistant 1 for a limited term. This position presents a unique opportunity to engage in impactful environmental projects while furthering your career within a vibrant and supportive team. If you are eager to take on this challenge and contribute to the preservation of our natural resources, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission.

This is a full-time, limited-term opportunity to assist the Vector Management Laboratory and Bureau of Laboratories in the receipt, entry into database, tracking, organization, and storage of arthropod samples collected from across the Commonwealth. Responsibilities include data entry into databases, tracking, organizing, and storing samples, while adhering to established clerical procedures. The role involves a range of routine clerical tasks, such as reviewing and processing documents, entering data into computer systems, preparing paperwork, and assisting the public with governmental forms and inquiries. Initially, work will be conducted under close supervision, with detailed guidance provided for new processes; however, employees are expected to operate with increasing independence as they become familiar with the procedures.

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

Work hours and additional information:

• Limited Term (6 month), Full-Time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 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 rate of $17.38 per hour (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.