$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Department of Corrections
5/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
State Correctional Institution at Waymart
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THE POSITION
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Join the Department of Corrections as a Clerical Assistant 2 and help ensure State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart is running smoothly. This role offers an active office environment where your organizational skills make a real difference. You will support daily operations and contribute to a team that values accuracy and reliability. Step into a position where your work has a meaningful impact.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position supports office operations by providing essential clerical services that keep daily activities organized and efficient. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Phone and Mail Support: Answer phone calls, direct inquiries, and handle incoming and outgoing mail
- Document Preparation: Type and review documents for accuracy and prepare them for distribution
- Scheduling Tasks: Coordinate meetings, appointments, and related activities
- Record Management: Maintain filing systems and update databases and spreadsheets
- Office Coordination: Monitor supplies, track reports, and support smooth office workflow
- General Office Duties: Perform photocopying, scanning, emailing, and tidying tasks
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 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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 annual salary of $36,108 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- Candidate must understand how to efficiently use and navigate a personal computer.
- Two (2) years or more of experience with the Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.) and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets/
calendars/documents/rosters etc. - Ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.
- Previous experience working in an office setting as a clerk and/or personal assistant.
- Two (2) years or more of experience with electronic communication tools/skills, such as video conferencing, and creating meetings in Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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:
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.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
May 19, 2026