Clerical Assistant 3

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-47955-00103

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI WCAB Pittsburgh Off

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00103

Position Number

00092282

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00129340

Bureau / Division

Workers' Compensation Appeal Board - Pittsburgh Office

Worksite Address

301 5th Avenue, Suite 206

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Moureen Gunyanyi

Contact Email

THE POSITION

If you possess excellent communication skills, take pride in the quality of work you produce, and exercise a high degree of organization, this may be the position for you! The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking an ambitious and diligent Clerical Assistant 3 to provide clerical and administrative support within the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Appeals Board to ensure operations are conducted efficiently and effectively, If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to meet you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will provide advanced clerical and technical support to Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) Commissioners, performing duties that require independent judgment, knowledge of legal procedures, and a high level of accuracy. You will be responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and organizing complex legal case files; managing caseloads through the Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS); and ensuring all testimony, exhibits, and related documents are complete and properly associated with each case. You will also have the opportunity to prepare and finalize draft opinions, coordinate with legal staff to ensure accuracy, publish approved decisions, and issue orders for withdrawn matters. Additional responsibilities include:
Monitoring virtual hearings
Responding to inquiries regarding appeals and procedures
Preparing training and travel documentation
Maintaining office operations and supplies
Processing mail
Generating case inventory reports

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be expected to report on-site 3 days per week. 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 Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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:
One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);

or
One year of moderately complex clerical experience;

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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.