Customer Service Representative (Clerical Assistant 3)

NOTE: This posting will close on OCTOBER 10, 2025 or after 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Have you thought about sharing your expertise with the Customer Care Center at PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)? We are seeking a Customer Service Representative to help create outstanding experiences for our customers. In this role, you will handle a diverse range of inquiries related to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), the Bureau of Driver Licensing (BDL), the Bureau of REAL ID (BRI), and other selected areas within PennDOT. Your responsibilities will include upholding a positive image of PennDOT while providing clear, accurate, and comprehensive information in a courteous and professional manner. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and contributing to a team-oriented culture, we would love to hear from you!

In this position, you will address a variety of inquiries related to the DVS and select topics from PennDOT. Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) are responsible for managing telephone, email, and internet inquiries concerning BMV, BDL, REAL ID, Snowmobile/ATV, and road conditions. A strong emphasis on customer satisfaction is crucial, requiring active listening and probing questions to accurately identify and meet customer needs. Clear and concise communication is essential, as CSRs must ascertain the desired products or services and provide comprehensive guidance, even if the customers' requests are not explicitly stated. This role involves ongoing decision-making, utilizing control-oriented techniques to navigate unpredictable inquiries and determine the appropriate procedures. CSRs independently assess the best solutions for customer issues and are tasked with processing written correspondence with a strong command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, ensuring that all communications are tailored to effectively address customer needs.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after successful completion of a probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• 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 willing and able to travel to Harrisburg for a minimum of 6 weeks for training and orientation.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience using a PC or laptop
• Experience using Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience effectively communicating orally and in writing
• Experience working in a call center
• Experience with customer service
• Bilingual

Legal Requirements:

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

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.

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.htmland 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.