Clerical Assistant 2 (Seasonal) Little Pine State Park Complex
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Clerical Assistant 2 (Seasonal) Little Pine State Park Complex
Salary
$18.46 - $27.15 Hourly
Location
Lycoming County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-33756-00102
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Little Pine St Prk
Opening Date
09/18/2025
Closing Date
10/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
00102
Position Number
00017690
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00386114
Bureau / Division
CN Little Pine State Park
Worksite Address
4205 Little Pine Creek Road
City
Waterville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17776
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is searching for someone who is energetic, efficient, and detail oriented to serve as the Clerical Assistant 2 in a seasonal position at Little Pine State Park, Waterville, PA. This position requires both exceptional customer service and clerical skills.
If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Clerical Assistant 2 will be responsible to the Park Manager and Administrative Assistant for the operation of the park office and contact station at Little Pine State Park. These are the central points of the park where all park users receive information and instructions. An employee in this class performs clerical work of moderate complexity which requires the use of typing skills and the processing of a variety of documents which include the verification of information, performing mathematical calculations, coding and assisting the public. Work may also involve providing training and guidance to new employees and fulfilling a lead worker role for routine clerical operations. Work may also involve providing secretarial services to the park manager. The person in this position is a primary public contact employee headquartered at Little Pine State Park.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00017690)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal, full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. T here is not an option to buy into health care benefits.
The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2026.
Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Days/shifts will vary, however will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week including holidays and weekends.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position .
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $18.46 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
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.
Veterans:
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.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1Sorts, files, and retrieves documents.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience sorting, filing, and retrieving documents. I sorted documents and filed them using a specific system to keep them organized. I retrieved documents/files as needed.
I have experience sorting documents and filing them using a specific system to keep them organized; OR I have experience retrieving documents/files.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The @type(s) of filing systems utilized (alphabetic, numeric, geographic, subject, chronological, color coding, etc.)
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2Enters information into the computer.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience entering information into a computer, verifying the accuracy of the information, and formatting it according to established standards.
I have experience entering information into a computer and formatting it according to established standards. I was NOT responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information.
I have experience entering information into a computer using previously formatted documents or templates.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The @type(s) of data you entered into the computer
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3Greets visitors, answers telephone inquiries, and responds to emails to provide assistance or information regarding inquiries. Forwards complicated inquiries to other staff for follow-up.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and responding to emails from external contacts, providing assistance on information on inquiries, and forwarding complicated inquires to other staff for follow-up.
I have experience greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and responding to emails from other internal staff members or occasionally from external contacts; however, answering phone calls and responding to emails from external contacts was not a routine function of my job.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
How often you answered calls and from whom
The @types of emails you responded to (from internal staff or external customers)
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4Operates office equipment.InstructionsFrom the list below, please select all of the office equipment you have experience in operating.
Computer
Printer
Copy Machine
Fax Machine
Scanner
Postage Machine
None of the above
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In the text box below, please list the name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained the experience you claim with office experience. If you indicated you have no work experience operating any of the equipment, @type N/A in the box below.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
