Location: Pottsville,PA, USA
Reference #: 4501597 THE POSITION Are you blessed with wonderful clerical skills? Would you enjoy using those skills working for an organization that has a huge impact on the lives of children? The office of Schuylkill County Children and Youth provides services that promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children. The agency has a vacancy for a Clerk Typist 2! This position provides clerical support and assistance to all departments in a fast-paced office environment. If you are a thorough, detail oriented individual, please consider joining our team and enjoy knowing your work helps to positively impact the lives of so many!DESCRIPTION OF WORK Under general supervision, you provide clerical support to various departments to ensure timely transmittal or processing of information, efficient organization of department data, and professional courtesy to office callers and visitors. Office equipment utilized includes the agency switchboard, personal computer, scanner, photocopier, and fax machine.Responsibilities include performing receptionist and switchboard duties, scanning records into electronic format for storage, filing and retrieving materials by sorting and storing documents, data input into agency client system or statewide computer programs, and tracking required screening tools using database.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade;or Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course;or Any combination of equivalent experience and training. Other Requirements: Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Schuylkill County. If no eligible candidates who live within Schuylkill County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 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. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening. A conditional offer of employment will require an FBI clearance. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov. 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.