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- THE POSITION
Would you like a rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Join the Commonwealth and experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!
THIS INFORMATIONAL POSTING IS FOR THE FOLLOWING JOB TITLES:
LIMITED-TERM CLERK (00001)
CLERICAL ASSISTANT 1 (00101)
CLERICAL ASSISTANT 2 (00102)
CLERICAL ASSISTANT 3 (00103)
CLERICAL SUPERVISOR 1 (00190)
CLERICAL SUPERVISOR 2 (00200)
Starting Wage Limited-Term Clerk - $16.10/Hourly
Starting Salary Clerical Assistant 1 (37.5-Hour work week) - $30,768
Starting Salary Clerical Assistant 2 (37.5-Hour work week) - $34,621
Starting Salary Clerical Assistant 3 (37.5-Hour work week) - $39,003
Starting Salary Clerical Supervisor 1 (37.5-Hour work week) - $39,003
Starting Salary Clerical Supervisor 2 (37.5-Hour work week) - $44,010
TO APPLY:
This specific posting is for informational purposes only. Applicants cannot apply for a position through this posting.
If you are interested in applying for one of these clerical positions, search for a vacancy posting by job title. Click the green "Apply" button on the top right-hand corner for a posting of interest to you.- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Clerical Assistants, Clerical Assistant Supervisors, and Limited-Term Clerk positions are often stepping stones to promotional opportunities in other professional career paths. Many Commonwealth employees begin their careers in the clerical field.
These positions are located throughout Pennsylvania, although most state government jobs are in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. As a Clerical Assistant, Clerical Assistant Supervisor, or Limited-Term Clerk, you will provide office support and review and process documents and information. You may also assist the public in completing governmental forms or obtaining general information about programs and services. Duties will vary from position to position.
Are you bilingual? There is a continuing need for bilingual (English and Spanish) assistants! Individuals hired for these positions provide information and assistance to Spanish-speaking clients.
Get your start as a Clerical Assistant, Clerical Assistant Supervisor, or Limited-Term Clerk and continue exploring other Commonwealth employment opportunities until you find your perfect fit!- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Qualifications:
- Limited-Term Clerk : Possession of the required knowledge and abilities.
- Clerical Assistant 1: No previous experience needed.
- Clerical Assistant 2: Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); OR Graduation from high school; OR An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Clerical Assistant 3: One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (commonwealth title); OR One year of moderately complex clerical experience; OR An equivalent combination of experience and training
- Clerical Supervisor 1: One year as a Clerical Assistant 2; OR One year of moderately complex clerical experience; OR An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Clerical Supervisor 2: One year as a Clerical Supervisor 1; OR One year as a Clerical Assistant 3; OR Two years of as a Clerical Assistant 2; OR An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Special Requirements: Clerical Assistant 2, Clerical Assistant 3, Clerical Supervisor 1, or Clerical Supervisor 2
- Certain positions require keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.
- Certain positions require the ability to take and transcribe dictation.
- All Titles: Must meet PA residency requirement - For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)
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
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