Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Agriculture, you will support important programs that protect animal health across the Commonwealth. This role offers a positive work environment where attention to detail matters. You will help keep essential operations on track while building valuable administrative skills. Join the Department of Agriculture and take pride in work that serves communities statewide. This position supports daily operations that help maintain effective animal health programs and important bureau functions. The role ensures smooth processing of applications, payments, and communication.

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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data entry and tracking correspondence
• Experience in customer service
• Experience in reviewing and processing applications
• Experience in MS Office or the equivalent
• Agricultural knowledge and/or general knowledge of veterinary terminology

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing animal health program needs and provide steady administrative help
• Review and process applications for aquaculture dealer and propagator licenses
• Process checks and prepare transmittals for accurate financial tracking
• Serve as backup for rabies data entry and help maintain accurate records
• Receive and route incoming telephone calls and provide requested information
• Monitor bureau resource accounts and respond promptly to voice and email messages

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay 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.
• The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

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