Clerical Assistant 2 - Potter County Assistance Office
Clerical Assistant 2 - Potter County Assistance Office
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$ 35306 - 51932
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Job Description
THE POSITION
If you are looking for a rewarding career in public service and want to make a difference in the lives of those who live in your community a Clerical Assistant 2 position is for you!
This is permanent fulltime employment. Positions are filled in Department of Human Services Offices across the Commonwealth.DESCRIPTION OF WORK
You will perform a widerange of clerical duties which will enhance staff members ability to provide quality services to the citizens of Pennsylvania. You will engage in a variety of clerical and general office duties by following office procedures and using relevant systems. Clerical Assistant 2s interact with the general public in a courteous and professional manner both in person and via telephone. You will utilize basic computer skills to perform various office functions including data entry customer service scanning imaging filing answering phones and processing mail and voice mail. Job duties are carried out under the general supervision of a Clerical Supervisor.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment.
- Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday Friday with 1hour lunch. May change based on operational needs.
- Travel: As needed.
- Overtime: As needed.
- Shift work: No
- Free Parking!
- WORK CONDITIONS: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
- DHS provides excellent benefits contractual pay increases paid holidays and leave entitlements opportunity for advancement and shift selection in addition to a great work environment.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) fulltime based on bargaining unit seniority and organizational demands once all other eligibility criteria are met. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed 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 Coudersport.
- Salary: In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35306.00 (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.
Other Requirements:- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the link and click on Residency.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Potter County. If no eligible candidates who live within Potter County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will notbe 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 will 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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
