Clerical Assistant 2 - Danville State Hospital
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-54187-00102
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Danville St Hosp
Job classification: Clerical Assistant 2
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Purchasing, Office and Administrative Support
Summary
Join the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services as a Clerical Assistant 2 and help keep essential operations running smoothly. This role offers a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail truly matters. You will support purchasing activities that ensure staff have the materials they need every day. Step into a position that values your accuracy, teamwork, and drive.
Examples of duties
This position supports the Purchasing Department by preparing orders, maintaining records, and assisting with daily clerical tasks. The work helps ensure that goods and services are acquired correctly and efficiently.
As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Order Processing: Prepare and process Advancement Account orders using approved requisitions and quotations
- System Use: Operate procurement systems such as SRM to print and process purchase orders and requisitions
- Document Uploading: Upload contracts and purchase orders to the Pennsylvania Treasury Department website for Right to Know compliance
- Clerical Support: Complete routine office tasks such as picking up mail, posting and distributing orders, typing correspondence, filing, and answering purchasing inquiries
- Storeroom Assistance: Provide relief in the storeroom when needed
- Equipment Records: Maintain records of warrantied office and gym equipment
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.
- Overtime and travel - as needed (rarely)
- May change based on operational needs.
- FREE PARKING!
- The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:
- 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 Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approv
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