Clerical Assistant 1

NOTE: This posting will close on December 23, 2025 or after 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Are you ready to launch a rewarding career that offers more than just a paycheck while building valuable professional experience? The Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Clerical Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, opening, sorting, batching, and delivering all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and the Bureau of Driver Licensing (BDL). If you are an ambitious individual who is eager to strengthen your clerical skills, contribute to a vital public service, and grow within a professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

In this position, you will be responsible for receiving, opening, sorting, and distributing all incoming and outgoing mail. Duties include collecting mail from the post office in bags and trays, including certified and registered items that require signature at the dock. You will sort mail to separate BMV and BDL items and place them in the appropriate bins for delivery. Additional responsibilities include opening bulk packages, operating envelope-opening machines, and reviewing addresses to distinguish between pipeline mail and items designated for various delivery areas. You will also make at least two daily trips to pick up and deliver mail.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 75 hours biweekly
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.

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.