Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-59191

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Mtr Vhcls

Job classification: Clerical Assistant 1

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Administration, Transportation, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Would you thrive in a role where you could support essential operations that help important documents reach the right place every day? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a committed Clerical Assistant 1 who would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. This position allows you to support vital mail and workflow operations that keep services running smoothly. You will work with a helpful team while enhancing your clerical skills. Apply today to start building a strong foundation for your future in public service!

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Examples of duties

This position helps manage incoming and outgoing mail by sorting, opening, organizing, and preparing materials for delivery. As a Clerical Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Mail Receipt: Receive mail from the post office, including certified and registered items
• Sorting Work: Separate Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) and Bureau of Driver Licensing (BDL) work and place items in correct bins for delivery
• Document Handling: Open, mend, scan, and log envelopes and bulk packages using required tools
• Machine Use: Operate mail slitter equipment and keep it properly cleaned
• Package Processing: Scan bulk packages with handheld devices and upload information into the WTS System
• Daily Delivery: Make scheduled trips to pick up and deliver mail across assigned areas

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.