Clerical Assistant 2

Clerical Assistant 2

Salary

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60414

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Swvc

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

00240438

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00134980

Bureau / Division

Southwestern Veterans Center/Nursing

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone

412.665.6706

Contact Email

nfewell@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is searching for a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys keeping important operations organized and efficient. In this role, you will support clinical and nursing staff at the Southwestern Veterans Center by helping manage schedules and completing essential clerical tasks. Your work will help ensure smooth operations that benefit the residents of the facility. Join a team that values dependability, accuracy, and strong service to veterans.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvanias veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports nursing and clinical services by preparing schedules, managing staffing information, and completing essential clerical tasks.

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Schedule Preparation: Create, adjust, and post nursing schedules using scheduling software
• Staff Coordination: Review call-off lists and contact available staff or agencies to fill shortages
• Assignment Support: Assist nursing leaders in assigning or reassigning staff to maintain care levels
• Record Maintenance: Maintain overtime lists, call-off records, and staffing files
• Report Creation: Prepare reports on overtime, staffing levels, and scheduling issues
• Clerical Assistance: Provide general clerical support including typing, filing, and handling calls and visitors

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position may be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment; 37.5 hours per week.

• Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• May change based on operational needs.

• 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 $36,831.00 (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:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience working with software applications within the Microsoft package and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets/calendars/documents/rosters etc.
• Experience working with various office equipment, such as scanner, printer, fax, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices, etc.
• Experience formatting excel spreadsheets with formulas.
• Experience completing a nurse staffing schedule.
• Experience meeting Department of Health regulations for staffing to PPD (Patient Per Day) staffing ratios.
• Experience completing scheduling for any business.
• Experience filling scheduling holes due to call offs, vacations, or illness.
• Experience using a scheduling software program.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a background check, PPD testing, and physical.
• 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 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.

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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

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• Eligibility rules apply.

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Preferred Qualifications: Do you have 2 or more years of experience working with software applications within the Microsoft package and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets, calendars, documents and rosters. (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc)?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Preferred Qualifications: Do you have any experience in formatting excel spreadsheets with formulas?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Preferred Qualifications: Do you have any experience completing a nurse staffing schedule?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Preferred Qualifications: Do you have any experience with meeting Department of Health regulations for staffing to PPD (Patient Per Day) staffing ratios?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Preferred Qualifications: Do you have any prior experience completing scheduling for any business?

• Yes
• No

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Preferred Qualifications: For how many people were you responsible for making a schedule?

• 0 - 10 people
• 11 - 25 people
• 26 - 45 people
• 46 - 70 people
• 70+ people

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Preferred Qualifications: Do you have experience filling scheduling holes due to call offs, vacations, or illness?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Preferred Qualifications: Do you have any experience using a scheduling software program?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov