Clerk 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2026-58516-L0012). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Located in scenic Honesdale, PA - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Transportation Department is seeking qualified applicants interested in expanding their administrative skills in a professional public service environment. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity supporting services that enhance the lives of individuals in the community. Wayne County offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This position supports front desk and office operations that assist staff and community members who rely on transportation services. As a Clerk 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Front Desk Support: Greet walk-ins, answer phones, and assist community visitors
• Office Tasks: Complete data entry, scanning, filing, and mail processing
• Staff Assistance: Help supervisors, caseworkers, and administrative staff with daily needs
• Travel Coordination: Arrange staff travel plans and manage related reservations
• Record Handling: Maintain accurate paperwork flow to meet deadlines
• Customer Service: Respond to questions and provide clear information to community members

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule includes irregular, evening, and weekend hours.
• Occasional travel in and out of the county for meetings may be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerk 1 and educational development to the level of the eighth grade; or
• Completion of a high school business curriculum; or
• Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledges and abilities.

Other Requirements:

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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 Seekersfor 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.

• 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.