Clerical Assistant 2 - Lycoming County Assistance Office
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Williamsport, PA, United States
Salary min: $17.00
Salary max: $25.00
$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
Lycoming County, PA
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
CS-2026-47676-00102
Department of Human Services
HS Lycoming CAO Hdq
04/15/2026
4/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
00102
00055843
AFSCME
A1
ST03
00210041
Office of Income Maintenance/Lycoming County Assistance Office
400 Little League Boulevard
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
17703
Sharon Rodriguez
sharodrigu@pa.gov
If you are looking for a rewarding career in public service and want to make a difference in the lives of those who live in your community, a Clerical Assistant 2 position is for you!
Apply today and join the Lycoming County Assistance Office team!
As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform a wide-range of clerical duties, which will enhance staff members' ability to provide quality services to the citizens of Pennsylvania. You will engage in a variety of clerical and general office duties by following office procedures and using relevant systems. Clerical Assistant 2s interact with the general public in a courteous and professional manner both in person and via telephone. You will utilize basic computer skills to perform various office functions including data entry, customer service, scanning, imaging, filing, answering phones, and processing mail and voice mail. Job duties are carried out under the general supervision of a Clerical Supervisor.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
- 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.
- Travel and overtime as needed.
- DHS provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, opportunity for advancement and shift selection in addition to a great work environment.
- 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 Williamsport, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting 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.
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 may be given to candidates who live within Lycoming County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lycoming County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- 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 fo