Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Laurel Highlands

Salary$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 AnnuallyLocationSomerset County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Permanent Full-timeJob NumberN-2026-49686DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsDivisionCR LAU EdOpening Date05/14/2026Closing Date5/18/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob Code00102Position Number00263276UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA1Pay GroupST03Bureau / Division Code00114440Bureau / DivisionState Correctional Institution at Laurel HighlandsWorksite Address5706 Glades PikeCitySomerset, PennsylvaniaZip Code15501Contact NameCorleen SchmuckerContact Phone717.562.5736Contact Emailcschmucker@pa.govTHE POSITIONThe Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands , is seeking an organized, positive individual to provide clerical support at our facility. This role allows you to take part in important office functions that keep the institution moving forward. Your efforts will help keep operations running smoothly each day. Join a workplace that values commitment and teamwork.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position provides essential clerical and office support to keep the Education Department operating efficiently. You will assist with communication, scheduling, record keeping, and general office tasks that support daily activities. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:Phone and Mail: Answer calls, direct inquiries, handle messages, and process incoming and outgoing mailDocument Support: Prepare, review, correct, and distribute documents and assist with scanning and meeting materialsScheduling Tasks: Coordinate appointments, meetings, videoconferences, and provide support with minutes and travel arrangementsRecord Management: Maintain filing systems, update databases, enter reports, and process supply requestsOffice Coordination: Compile records, track data, monitor supplies, assist with program preparation, and support apprenticeship program reportingInterested 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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 ) ; orGraduation from high school; orAn 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.All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicants 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.