Clerical Assistant 2

Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Somerset Salary $36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually Location Somerset County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2025-38126 Department Department of Corrections Division CR SMR Ed Opening Date 12/11/2025 Closing Date 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 00102 Position Number 00263330 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST03 Bureau / Division Code 00116640 Bureau / Division SCI Somerset Worksite Address 1590 Walters Mill Road City Somerset, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15510 Contact Name Corleen Schmucker Contact Phone 717.562.5736 Contact Email cschmucker@pa.gov The Position The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is seeking an organized, positive individual to provide clerical support in the Education Department at our facility. If you are a dedicated individual with a positive attitude, organized, and detail oriented, as well as having a strong interest in clerical work, this may be the position for you. We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, as well as life insurance coverage. We also have an excellent vacation, sick and holiday package, as well as a retirement plan. Description Of Work As a Clerical Assistant 2 you will provide clerical and office support to your assigned institution. You will be responsible for filing, typing a variety of documents, and inputting data for various departments within the institution. You will also be required to operate office equipment and maintain computer databases and records. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule And Additional Information Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, 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 $36,108 (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: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 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. 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.