Clerical Assistant 2 (State Conservation Commission)

Are you an experienced, detail-oriented administrative professional with strong communication and computer skills? Are you interested in advancing your career with the Commonwealth of PA? The Department of Agriculture is seeking an efficient, energetic, and detail-oriented individual for a Clerical Assistant 2 position in our Harrisburg office.

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

This position oversees the conservation district director nominations process, tracking over 500 director positions and related nominating organizations for 65 conservation districts within Pennsylvania. This position also oversee procurement activities for the Commission; administers the State vehicle program; and provides administrative support to the Commission's Executive Secretary and to the Commission's Program Managers for the Financial Policy Program, Nutrient and Odor Management Program, Resource Enhancement and Assistance Program, and Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Program, and ACAP Program to help ensure the Commission operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

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.
  
  

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  
  

• Previous experience with Microsoft.
  
• Previous experience with budget management and contracting.
• Previous experience providing administrative support to high level managers.
  
  

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
    
    

• 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.
  
  

• 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.