About this opportunity
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania lists this Clerical Assistant 2 opportunity in harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-
Department
Department of Agriculture
Division
AG Anml Hlth Div
Opening Date
09/24/2026
Closing Date
10/3/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
00102
Position Number
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services, Animal Health Division
Worksite Address
2301 North Cameron Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Kassandra Schuyler
Contact Email
THE POSITION
As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Agriculture you are given a great opportunity to support important programs that protect animal health across the Commonwealth. This role offers a positive work environment where your attention to detail truly matters. You will help keep essential operations on track while building valuable administrative skills.
Join the Department of Agriculture and take pride in work that serves communities statewide.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports daily operations that help maintain effective animal health programs and important bureau functions. The role ensures smooth processing of applications, payments, and communication.
As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
Program Support: Assist in overseeing animal health program needs and provide steady administrative help
License Processing: Review and process applications for aquaculture dealer and propagator licenses
Payment Handling: Process checks and prepare transmittals for accurate financial tracking
Data Entry Backup: Serve as backup for rabies data entry and help maintain accurate records
Communication Support: Receive and route incoming telephone calls and provide requested information
Account Monitoring: Monitor bureau resource accounts and respond promptly to voice and email messages
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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Position would be required to work overtime during emergency situations.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualification (not required) : Experience in data entry and tracking correspondence
Experience in customer service
Experience in reviewing and processing applications
Experience in MS Office or the equivalent
Agricultural knowledge and/or general knowledge of veterinary terminology
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 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.
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