Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a meaningful role as a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Environmental Protection. This position gives you the chance to support important environmental efforts in the Southcentral Regional Office in Harrisburg. You will help keep daily operations running smoothly while contributing to work that protects the air we all breathe. Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service. This role provides clerical support that keeps the Air Quality Program and Southcentral Regional Office running efficiently. You will assist staff, manage documents, and support daily operational needs.

Requirements

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Graduation from high school
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Be able to perform essential job functions

Responsibilities

• Enter accurate information into DEP electronic systems while following required guidelines
• Receive permit applications, route them to staff, and record them in the eFACTS database
• Prepare, distribute, and track Air Quality permits and related materials
• Process fees, penalty payments, and deposits according to established procedures
• Answer calls, provide information, and route inquiries to appropriate staff
• Organize files, convert mail to electronic format, and support OnBase uploads

Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week after required training period
• Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania
• Option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg if unable to telework
• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Commitment to a diverse workforce
• Inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED