Clerical Assistant 2 - Dauphin CAO (Johnstown Location)
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-52896-00102
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Dauphin CAO Hdq
Job classification: Clerical Assistant 2
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Office and Administrative Support
Summary
Join the Dauphin County Assistance Office as a Clerical Assistant 2 and become part of a team that helps people across the community. This position lets you grow your abilities while taking on a variety of important office tasks. You will stay busy, learn new skills, and play a meaningful role in keeping services accessible to those who need them.
Examples of duties
This position supports the daily operations of the Dauphin County Assistance Office by managing information, organizing records, and helping staff and clients. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Data Entry: Input information into automated systems with accuracy
- Information Retrieval: Access computer applications to find necessary details
- Record Management: File, organize, and maintain case documents
- Public Interaction: Handle phone calls and in person contacts professionally
- Mail Processing: Sort and distribute mail, messages, and printouts appropriately
- Team Communication: Share updates and discuss procedures with supervisors
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
- DHS provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, opportunity for advancement and shift selection in addition to a great work environment.
- Work Conditions: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
- Telework: This position may be eligible to telework part time. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process. 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 Johnstown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $36,108.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
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.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may b
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