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Clerical Assistant 2 (Bureau of Motor Vehicles)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$38,515.00 - $56,646.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
1101 South Front Street (Show on map)
Aug 04, 2025

THE POSITION

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles is searching for a Clerical Assistant 2 who will be responsible for processing basic motor vehicle and driver licensing applications from the general public over the counter in a face-to-face environment.

If you enjoy working with the public and have good customer service skills, this may be the perfect job for you! Apply today to join our dedicated team!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position the Clerical Assistant 2 will use basic knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Code, procedures and regulations adopted by the Department of Transportation pertaining to registration and licensing. You will examine and distribute driver licenses and registration credentials to customers after verifying identity at the counter designated pick-up window. Examines and processes bureau forms to ensure proper issuance of replacement or corrections to motor vehicle and driver license credentials using a PC terminal including, but not limited to duplicate titles, registration plates, cards, and placards for persons with disabilities, driver's license and motor vehicle registration renewals and non-driver identification renewals or replacements. The Clerical Assistant 2 must review insurance suspension letters and determine eligibility requirements to either start or restore from registration suspensions, as well as research discrepancies and retrieve required documents to correct customer records.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
  • Work hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, 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 $38,515 (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.

Legal Requirements:
  • This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

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.


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