Job Description

Posting number: CS-2026-56374-00102

Department: Department of Labor & Industry

Division: LI PLRB Central Off

Job classification: Clerical Assistant 2

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Office and Administrative Support

The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department Labor and Industry is a key part of keeping the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board running efficiently. This job invites you to work in a supportive environment where accuracy and teamwork matter every day. The duties create a positive impact on staff and the public. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in clear communication and steady office support.

Apply today to join our team!

Examples of duties

This position supports the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board by providing office and clerical services that keep daily operations running smoothly. The role includes technical tasks, reception support, and document preparation. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Preparation: Type decisions, briefs, orders, and related materials using various computer programs
• Office Formatting: Adjust formatting elements such as margins, spacing, and templates to meet established standards
• Electronic Filing: Maintain organized electronic files using consistent naming conventions
• Reception Backup: Assist with incoming mail, distribute email items, and prepare materials for staff
• Case Processing: Prepare case files for archiving, verify scanned materials, and follow retention rules
• General Support: Perform tasks such as filing, data entry, telephone answering, and document copying

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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.
• 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 $36,831 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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
• 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 dateLate 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.

Supplemental 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.