Clerical Assistant 3 - Bureau of Driver Licensing

NOTE: This posting will close on July 4, 2026 or after 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Join an agency that values your dedication and attention to detail! As a Clerical Assistant 3 with the Department of Transportation, you will play a key part in helping customers resolve issues that affect their driving privileges. Your work supports safety and accountability for drivers across the Commonwealth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organized tasks and steady workflow. Apply today and become an integral member of our team that helps keep Pennsylvania moving!

This position supports the processing of petitions and records that affect driving privileges and ensures accurate workflow throughout the unit. The role involves careful review of documents and consistent communication with both staff and customers. As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Eligibility Review: Examine petitions and driver records to determine whether customers qualify for an Ignition Interlock Limited License
• Data Processing: Enter petition information and update driver records based on forms and documents received from customers
• Work Coordination: Track incoming work, log mail items, and distribute assignments according to priority and workflow needs
• Quality Assurance: Maintain required accuracy levels while assisting in training staff and providing feedback on correct procedures
• Fee Management: Apply the correct fee waiver codes and ensure that all fees are processed or forwarded within established timeframes
• Customer Interaction: Respond to questions from customers and staff by reviewing records and providing clear information via telephone

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Possibility of voluntary or mandatory overtime
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.