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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerical Assistant 2 - Wernersville State Hospital in Pennsylvania
Clerical Assistant 2 - Wernersville State Hospital
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Clerical Assistant 2 - Wernersville State Hospital
Salary
$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
Location
Berks County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-47482-00102
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Wernersville St Hosp
Opening Date
04/13/2026
Closing Date
4/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
00102
Position Number
00115555
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00210781
Bureau / Division
Department of Human Services - Wernersville State Hospital
Worksite Address
160 Main Street
City
Wernersville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19565
Contact Name
Talent Management Division
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
The Department of Human Services is searching for an efficient, energetic, and detailed oriented individual for a Clerical Assistant 2 position at the Wernersville State Hospital in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. This position will join our team within the Nursing Department and be responsible for scheduling nursing staff at our facility.
If this sounds interesting to you, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will provide clerical and office support, as well as scheduling nursing staff for all three shifts by maintaining, updating, and keeping current the daily rosters. This includes scheduling overtime to provide proper staffing within the Department. Work performance provides an outreach between the Central Office and Timekeeping by ensuring a continuous flow of timely and consistent information. Maintains equalization of voluntary and mandatory overtime records as required
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00115555)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Hours may change based on operational needs.
Free parking at this facility.
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
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 (C ommonwealth 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
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 theGuidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1
Sorts, files, and retrieves documents.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience sorting, filing, and retrieving documents. I sorted documents and filed them using a specific system to keep them organized. I retrieved documents/files as needed.
I have experience sorting documents and filing them using a specific system to keep them organized; OR I have experience retrieving documents/files.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
03
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of filing systems utilized (alphabetic, numeric, geographic, subject, chronological, color coding, etc.)
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2
Enters information into the computer.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience entering information into a computer, verifying the accuracy of the information, and formatting it according to established standards.
I have experience entering information into a computer and formatting it according to established standards. I was NOT responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information.
I have experience entering information into a computer using previously formatted documents or templates.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
05
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of data you entered into the computer
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3
Answers phone calls and provides assistance or information regarding inquiries. Forwards complicated inquiries to other staff for follow-up.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience answering phone calls external contacts, providing assistance or information on inquiries, and forwarding complicated inquires to other staff for follow-up.
I have experience answering phone calls from other internal staff members or occasionally from external contacts; however, answering phone calls from external contacts was not a routine function of my job.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
07
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
How often you answered calls and from whom
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4
Operates office equipment.
Instructions
From the list below, please select all of the office equipment you have experience in operating.
Computer
Printer
Copy Machine
Fax Machine
Scanner
None of the above
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In the text box below, please list the name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained the experience you claim with office equipment. If you indicated you have no work experience operating any of the equipment, type N/A in the box below.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov