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Clerks and Clerk Typists - Local Government (Informational Only)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary
Wide, PA Other
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026
Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Join others in local government agencies in experiencing the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!
 
THIS INFORMATIONAL POSTING IS FOR THE FOLLOWING JOB TITLES:
CLERK 1 (LOCAL GOVERNMENT) - (L0011)
CLERK 2( LOCAL GOVERNMENT) - (L0012)
CLERK 3 (LOCAL GOVERNMENT) - (L0013)
CLERK TYPIST 1 (LOCAL GOVERNMENT) - (L0031)
CLERK TYPIST 2 (LOCAL GOVERNMENT) - (L0032)

CLERK TYPIST 3 (LOCAL GOVERNMENT) - (L0033)
CLERICAL SUPERVISOR 1 (LOCAL GOVERNMENT) - (L0005)
CLERICAL SUPERVISOR 2 (LOCAL GOVERNMENT) - (L0006)


Local government salaries vary and will be displayed on the vacancy posting for each county.  
 
TO APPLY:
This specific posting is for informational purposes only.  Applicants cannot apply for a position through this posting.  
 
If you are interested in applying for one of these clerical positions, search for a vacancy posting by job title.  Click the green "Apply" button on the top right-hand corner for a posting of interest to you. 

Clerk and Clerk Typist positions are often stepping stones to promotional opportunities in other professional career paths. Many employees begin their careers in the clerical field.
 
These positions are located throughout Pennsylvania. As a Clerk, Clerk Typist, or Clerical Supervisor, you will provide office support and review and process documents and information. You may also assist the public in completing governmental forms or obtaining general information about programs and services. Duties will vary from position to position. 
 
Are you bilingual? There is a continuing need for bilingual (English and Spanish) typists! Individuals hired for these positions provide information and assistance to Spanish-speaking clients.
 
Get your start as a Clerk, Clerk Typist, or Clerical Supervisor and continue exploring other employment opportunities until you find your perfect fit!

Qualifications:
  • L0011: Possession of the required knowledge and abilities.
  • L0012: 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.
  • L0013: Six months as a Clerk 2, and education development to the level of high school; OR One year of progressively complex clerical experience and completion of high school; OR Six months of moderately complex clerical experience and completion of a post high school business curriculum; OR Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledges and abilities.
  • L0031: Possession of the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
  • L0032: Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; OR Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; OR Any combination of equivalent experience and training.
  • L0033: Six months as a Clerk Typist 2, and educational development to the level of completion of high school; OR One year of progressively complex clerical typing experience and completion of high school; OR Six months of moderately complex clerical typing work and completion of a post high school business curriculum; OR Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
  • L0005: One year of moderately complex clerical work experience; OR Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
  • L0006: One year as a Clerical Supervisor 1; OR Two years of complex clerical work experience; OR Three years of moderately complex clerical work experience that included six months of clerical lead worker experience; OR Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
  • All Titles: Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions  

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):  
  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

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.
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