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Salary

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Cambria County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-53500-00102

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP DMO Cambria Dstr Mng Off

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

00051024

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

5340

Bureau / Division

Cambria District Mining Office

Worksite Address

286 Industrial Park Road

City

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15931

Contact Name

Rob Konowitch

Contact Email

ra-depjobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented administrative professional interested in advancing your career? Do you have strong communication and typing skills? If you do, the Department of Environmental Protection is searching for candidates for a clerical position at our Cambria District Mining Office.
If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to become part of our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the full administrative process for permit applications and related records. It requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage many tasks on schedule.

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Review: Identify permit application types, verify accuracy, and enter information into tracking systems
• Applicant Support: Communicate with applicants, gather missing information, and resolve administrative issues
• Correspondence Preparation: Draft letters, memos, notifications, and other official documents following guidelines
• Record Management: Maintain permit files, update databases, and ensure information completeness and accuracy
• Tracking and Reporting: Monitor deadlines, permit progress, and review schedules while coordinating updates with staff
• Bond Processing: Review bonds, verify accuracy, track payments, and prepare related documents

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.
• 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 $36,831.00 (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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.