Clerical Assistant 2 - Parker Dam State Park Complex
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Clerical Assistant 2 - Parker Dam State Park Complex
Salary
$18.46 - $27.15 Hourly
Location
Clearfield County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-48592-00102
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Prkr Dam St Prk Complex
Opening Date
04/30/2026
Closing Date
5/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
00102
Position Number
00017273
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00386117
Bureau / Division
Park Dam State Park Complex
Worksite Address
28 Fairview Road
City
Penfield, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15849
Contact Name
Rachel Beam
Contact Email
racbeam@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Bring your positive energy to the Parker Dam State Park Complex as a Clerical Assistant 2. You will be the welcoming face of the park, guiding visitors, supporting staff, and keeping operations on track. From phones to permits to radio calls, you will keep communication clear and timely. If you enjoy helping people and solving problems, this role is for you.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports daily operations and visitor services at the Parker Dam State Park Complex. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
Visitor Reception:Greet, screen, and direct visitors while on duty at the Parker Dam State Park Complex
Call Handling:Answer and transfer telephone calls and provide routine information about the park and local attractions
Fees And Permits:Process fees, issue permits and receipts, and check in and register campers using the Park Reservation System
Revenue Reporting:Create reports for staff & volunteers, reconcile daily revenues, prepare deposit slips, and electronically transmit revenue
Communications And Safety:Operate radio based communications, relay messages, and respond to emergencies as outlined in the Emergency Action Plan
Office Support:Compose correspondence, maintain files and records, and coordinate supplies and merchandise for the park office
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00017273)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time, seasonal employment with no healthcare benefits
The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay
The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2027
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday - Tuesday
30-minute lunch from 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Working weekends and holidays required
There is not an option to buy into health care benefits
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 hourly wage of $18.46 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding his 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 requiremen t (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 Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
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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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 1
Sorts, files, and retrieves documents.
Levels of Performance
Select 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 related to sorting, filing, and retrieving documents
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2
Enters information into the computer.
Levels of Performance
Select 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 related to entering information into a computer
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3
Greets 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 Performance
Select 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 4
Operates office equipment.
Instructions
From 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
