Elk County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
Location : Elk County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-57000-00102
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Elk CAO Hdq
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 00102
Position Number: 00162839
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: A1
Pay Group: ST03
Bureau / Division Code: 00210024
Bureau / Division: Office of Income Maintenance - Elk County Assistance Office
Worksite Address: 145 Race Street
City: Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15853
Contact Name: Angela Houk
Contact Email: ahouk@pa.gov
THE POSITION
As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Human Services, you will help keep vital services running smoothly for individuals and families in need. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys organized work and daily interaction with the public. You will be part of a friendly team that takes pride in serving the Elk County community. Step into a position where your attention to detail and dedication can shine. Apply today to join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the clerical operations of the Elk County Assistance Office to help keep income maintenance programs running effectively. The role includes direct support for customers, staff, and daily office processes. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Processing: Enter applicant information, complete file clearances, and assign case numbers during the registration process
• Reception Duties: Greet walk-in customers and assist with front desk needs
• Phone Support: Handle incoming calls and manage messages received through the office voicemail resource account
• Document Imaging: Scan and electronically store client records received through mail, drop-off, email, fax, or online submission
• Benefit Card Handling: Process Electronic Benefit Transfer cards and review account details as requested by staff
• Mail Processing: Sort and distribute incoming mail as well as prepare outgoing mail and items received in the office drop box

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the
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.
• Work Conditions: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
• Telework:This position may be eligible to telework part time. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process. 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 Ridgway, PA. 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.

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Elk County. If no eligible candidates who live within Elk County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.
EXAMINATION 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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1
Sorts, files, and retrieves documents.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• I have experience sorting, filing, and retrieving documents. I sorted documents and filed them using a specific system to keep them organized. I retrieved documents/files as needed.
• I have experience sorting documents and filing them using a specific system to keep them organized; OR I have experience retrieving documents/files.
• I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
2. The type(s) of filing systems utilized (alphabetic, numeric, geographic, subject, chronological, color coding, etc.)
3. The actual duties you performed related to sorting, filing, and retrieving documents
4. Your level of responsibility

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2
Enters information into the computer.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• I have experience entering information into a computer, verifying the accuracy of the information, and formatting it according to established standards.
• I have experience entering information into a computer and formatting it according to established standards. I was NOT responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information.
• I have experience entering information into a computer using previously formatted documents or templates.
• I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
2. The type(s) of data you entered into