What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerical Assistant 2 - Adams County Assistance Office position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
Salary
$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location
Adams County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-60616-00102
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Adams CAO Hdq
Opening Date
10/13/2026
Closing Date
10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
00102
Position Number
00258904
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00210001
Bureau / Division
Office of Income Maintenance/Adams County Assistance Office
Worksite Address
225 South Franklin Street
City
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17325
Contact Name
Nancy Rissmiller
Contact Email
nrissmille@pa.gov
- THE POSITION
The Clerical Assistant 2 role at the Adams County Assistance Office gives you the chance to help people every day. You will join a team that works hard to support community members who need important services. This position is great for someone who enjoys staying organized and helping others stay on track. Your work will make a real difference in the lives of local families.
- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the daily operations of the office by helping clients, staff, and supervisors with important clerical tasks. You will work with computer systems, office equipment, and the public to keep information organized and up to date.
As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Data Entry Support: Enter client information into computer systems and update records accurately
- Client Assistance: Greet visitors, answer phones, and guide individuals to the correct staff member
- Office Operations: Operate office equipment and help maintain supplies and work areas
- Record Management: File documents, organize records, and prepare materials for shredding when needed
- Mail Processing: Open, sort, and distribute mail to the proper staff members
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can 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.
- 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 Gettysburg, PA. 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 $36,831 (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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Adams County. If no eligible candidates who live within Adams County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- 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.
- You must pass a background investigation.
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.
- 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 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/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Salary : $36,831 - $54,162